Preheat oven to 350=B0. Beat egg whites until stiff, be sure that eggs are room temperature before using. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff. Add salt and vanilla, mix well. Add pecans and choice of other ingredients. Drop mixture on an ungreased foil-covered cookie sheet. Immediately turn oven off. Leave cookies in closed oven overnight. Source: Prize Winning Recipes from the State =46air of Texas, 1976.