Beacon Hill Cookies

This is a family treasure of a recipe using vinegar to help boost the flavor of the chocolate cookies filled with nuts.

• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 egg whites
• 1 pinch salt
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt chocolate over hot, not boiling water. (Or 30 seconds on High in microwave, stir then another 30 seconds.)

Step 2

Beat egg whites with a dash of salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well, then beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 3

Beat in vanilla and vinegar. Fold in melted chocolate and nuts.

Step 4

Drop by teaspoonfuls on well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10+ minutes. Remove from pan *immediately*. Decorate with nuts if desired.