Cereal Snack Meringues

3 Egg whites

2/3 c Sugar

4 c Total cereal

1/2 c Semisweet chocolate chips

- if desired Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar; continue beating until very stiff and glossy. Fold in cereal and chocolate chips. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Store in airtight container. Makes 3-1/2 dozen meringues. Printed in the November 26, 1992, issue of the Simi Valley, CA, Enterprise