Recipe: CHRISTMAS COOKIE WEEK: NIGHTY-NIGHT COOKIES | Idaho Statesman

Tis the season for making cookies and other sweet treats. This week, we'll share recipes for goodies you could add to your holiday baking list. This recipe, from Cooks.com, is a bit of a scientific marvel that cooks overnight in a turned-off oven.

INGREDIENTS

2 egg whites, at room temperature

1 pinch of salt

2/3 cup sugar

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS

Beat egg whites with pinch of salt until foamy. Add sugar and beat until stiff. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased foil covered cookie sheets. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put cookies in and TURN OVEN OFF. Do not open oven for 9 to 10 hours. Makes 2 dozen.