Meringues, Chocolate Walnut

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 275F.
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   Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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   In a medium, clean, grease-free bowl with an electric mixer on high speed, whip egg whites until foamy.
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   Add cream of tartar and whip until soft peaks form.
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   Add sugar gradually, whipping until stiff but not dry peaks form.
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   Beat in vanilla.
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   Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
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    Drop by generously rounded teaspoon 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
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    Bake until completely firm and dry, but still white, about 25 minutes; you should be able to lift cookies from pan.
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    Slide parchment onto racks to cool cookies completely.