Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Place the egg whites and a pinch of salt in a medium mixing bowl. Beat at a medium low speed until the egg whites are frothy.

Step 3

Increase the mixer speed to high and slowly add the sugar, beating until the egg whites form stiff peaks.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and pecans. Gently fold the ingredients to avoid deflating the meringue.

Step 5

Drop the meringue mixture by teaspoons, spacing about an inch apart, on foil covered baking sheets.

Step 6

Place in the preheated oven and immediately turn the oven off.

Step 7

Leave the cookies in the oven for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. Do not open the oven door.

Step 8

Remove the baking sheet from the oven.