Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Break up nuts into pieces at least as small as chocolate chips.
3. 3
   Separate eggs.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites until they form peaks.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in sugar and vanilla until whites are stiff.
6. 6
   Gently stir nuts and chocolate into egg whites with a spoon.
7. 7
   Drop batter on parchment paper on a baking sheet in teardrops.
8. 8
   Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until kisses are hard, but still white.
9. 9
   Makes approximately 36 kisses.