Choco-Nut Meringues

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   Preheat oven to 275u00b0.

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   Grease baking sheets; set aside.

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   In a large mixer bowl at high speed, beat the egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.

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   Add sugar and, if desired, a few drops of food color.

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   Beat until very stiff and glossy and sugar is almost dissolved.

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   By hand, fold in pecans and chips.

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   Drop by well rounded teaspoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto baking sheets.

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   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set and dry to the touch.

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   Cool cookies on baking sheets for 1 minute.

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    Carefully transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

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    Store loosely covered. Makes about 5 dozen.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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