From my great-grandmother’s recipe file.
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Melt chocolate over hot, not boiling water. (Or 30 seconds on High in microwave, stir then another 30 seconds.)
- Beat egg whites with a dash of salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well, then beat until stiff peaks form.
- Beat in vanilla and vinegar. Fold in melted chocolate and nuts.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10+ minutes. Remove from pan *immediately*. Decorate with nuts if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 103 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 6.4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Sodium: 16 mg
