mom’s chocolate chip meringues

INGREDIENTS

• 2 egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup regular or superfine sugar (I use a bit less — 1/2 cup — they’re plenty sweet)
• 6 ounces chocolate chips, miniature chips or finely diced semi or bittersweet chocolate
• 1/4 chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted first is even tastier