Title: Air or Meringue Cookies : Ggpj36a
Categories: Cookie Lowfat
Yield: 6 Servings
| 3 | | Egg whites |
| 1/4 | ts | Cream of tartar |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 3 | tb | Cocoa |
1. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in large mixing bowl until foamy.
2. Add sugar, 1 T. at a time. Beat at hightest speed until stiff and
glossy. Do NOT underbeat. Remove 3/4 c. meringue to small mixing bowl; set
aside. 3. Stir cocoa into meringue in large mixing bowl until thoroughly
combined. Drop cocoa flavored meringue by level measuring tablespoon, about
1 1/2 inches apart, onto aluminum foil lined baking sheets. Make small
indentation in center of each with top of teaspoon. 4. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon
reserved plain meringue into each indentation. Bake at 275 degrees for 25
minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven with door closed for 1
hour. Remove from oven. Cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.