Rita's Ultra-Lite Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

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   In a mixer on medium-low speed, beat the egg whites until frothy, about 2 minutes.

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   Increase the mixer speed to high, add salt and whip to stiff, but not dry peaks.

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   Reduce the speed to medium.

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   Add the vanilla and then the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time.

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   Whip to glossy peaks, about 2 minutes.

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   Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the pecans.

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   Drop by the tablespoon onto cookie sheets lined with parchment.

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   Bake 45 minutes.

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    Turn oven off and leave in oven overnight without opening the oven door.

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    Tip: To reduce calories further, you can scale back on the sugar, chocolate chips, and pecans.

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    I recommend making them the first time with the full amount of sugar to get a feel for how much you want to cut back.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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