Surprise Meringues

Surprise Meringues
 
 2 egg whites
 1/8 tsp. salt
 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
 1 tsp. vanilla
 3/4 c. sugar
 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
 1/4 c. chopped California walnuts

Instructions:

Beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually, beating until peaks are stiff. Fold in chocolate pieces and nuts. Cover cookie sheet with plain paper (paper sack paper will do). Drop mixture on by rounded teaspoons. Bake in slow oven (300 ºF.) about 25 minutes. Makes 3 dozen large or 4 dozen small.