Chocolate Chip and Nut Meringues Recipe

2 egg whites
175 g/6 oz caster (superfine) sugar
50 g/2 oz chocolate chips

25 g/1 oz walnuts, finely chopped

Method:

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/ gas mark 5. Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar and beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture on to greased baking (cookie) sheets and place in the oven. Turn off the oven and leave until cool.