Beacon Hill Cookies

Contributed byJoy Greer
Pile of cracked, light-brown Beacon Hill cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a gray plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 cup chocolate bits
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Yield: 60 Cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

Beat egg whites until frothy, then add salt and sugar. Beat until stiff. Then add vanilla and vinegar. Meanwhile, melt and cool chocolate bits. Add these with chopped walnuts or pecans. Bake at 350° on a heavily greased cookie sheet for 10 minutes. Remove immediately. Cool on waxed paper. Makes 4 to 5 dozen. 

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