Chocolate Chip Meringues (Using Powdered Egg Whites)

• 4 teaspoons powdered egg whites or 4 teaspoons meringue powder
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

1. Preheat oven to 275 F.
2. Beat powdered egg whites with sugar, water and flavoring on high speed of an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently hand stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
4. Drop Tbsps of batter onto parchment-lined cookie sheets and bake for 55-60 minutes or until lightly browned and dry.
5. Do not overbake.
6. These only keep a few days in a wax paper lined cookie tin, so don't make too far in advance.

powdered egg whites, water, granulated sugar, orange, chocolate chips, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-chip-meringues-using-powdered-egg-whites-84999 (may not work)