Chocolate Delights

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheets.
3. 3
   Break 5 soda crackers into blender. Cover and run on speed 4 (low) until finely crumbled.
4. 4
   Empty into bowl. Repeat process for remaining crackers (1/2 cup crumbs).
5. 5
   Put nuts in blender; cover and run on low until chopped.
6. 6
   Add to cracker crumbs.
7. 7
   Put chocolate chips in blender. Cover and run on low until fine. Add to crumbled mixture.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until they form soft peaks. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, continuing to beat until stiff but not dry.
9. 9
   Fold into crumb mixture and add vanilla.
10. 10
    Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets. Bake 12 minutes.
11. 11
    Yields 3 dozen cookies.