Snow Peaks

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200'F.

2. 2

   Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar.

4. 4

   Beat at the highest speed with an electric mixer until mixture is frothy.

5. 5

   Add sugar a tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Beat until stiff peaks form.

7. 7

   Add the vanilla then beat 1 minute.

8. 8

   Fold in chocolate chips.

9. 9

   Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls, inch apart, on prepared baking sheets.

10. 10

    Bake 2 hours or until meringues are thoroughly dry to touch but not browned, rotating baking sheets halfway through baking.

11. 11

    Turn off heat.

12. 12

    Leave in closed oven 3-4 hours or until completely dry.

13. 13

    Remove from oven.

14. 14

    Cool completely.

15. 15

    Carefully remove from parchment paper.

16. 16

    Melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over hot, but not boiling water.

17. 17

    Stir constantly until chocolate melts.

18. 18

    Dip top of each cookie into melted chocolate then place on waxed paper to dry.