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My mom’s family originally came from Massachusetts, and by the name of these incredibly good cookies, I am assuming that is their origin. Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts that along with neighboring Back Bay is home to about 26,000 people. It is a neighborhood of Federal-style rowhouses and is known for its narrow, gas-lit streets and brick sidewalks. Today, Beacon Hill is regarded as one of the most desirable and expensive neighborhoods in Boston. Whatever the namesake, these are a delicate meringue like cookie with a great chewy base. I double this recipe, too – just because!

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• dash of salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp cidar vinegar
• 3/4 walnuts, chopped fine

Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Melt chocolate in a double boiler, or a metal bowl over boiling water. Beat the egg whites with the salt until foamy and slowly add the sugar. Beat well until peaks form (turn beaters off and pull straight up, if this forms a peak you are good). Beat in the vanilla and vinegar. Fold in the chocolate and walnuts.

On a greased cookie sheet drop by teaspoon full and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

Tags: chocolate

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