Ingredients

2 extra-large egg whites

1/2 cup granulated sugar

6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 generous cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 F. and place a rack in the lower third of the oven. Cover two heavy-duty baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, adding sugar slowly, until the whites are stiff but not dry. Using a rubber spatula, carefully stir the melted chocolate, vanilla extract and chopped nuts into the egg whites.

Drop spoonfuls of batter, 1-1/2–2 Tbs. each, onto the parchment paper and bake until the tops are dry, 12-15 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool completely in the pan before removing with a spatula.