Forgotten Cookies
low fat desserts

Preheat oven to 350 (or leave it on after previous baking is done).

Beat until frothy:
    2 egg whites
    1/8 t. cream of tartar
Add gradually:
    2/3 c. sugar
Beat until stiff and glossy.
Add:
    1 t. vanilla
    1 c. nuts (optional)
    1 c. chocolate chips
Drop by teaspoonsful on ungreased cookie sheets.

Put in oven.  Turn oven OFF.  Leave in oven overnight or until dry (about
8 hours). 

Source: Rachel Cadanau (a traditional Christmas cookie)

Note: it should work to cook about 1.25 hours in a 200 degree oven, but I
haven't tried it yet.