Chocolate Sparkle Puffs

These are little chocolate meringues. They are a great hit with the kids. Fantastic sweet addition for a child's birthday party. This recipe is suitable for a gluten free diet, but be careful of the toppings,cocoa and chocolate used are also GF.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 25

Ingredients

• 3  egg whites
• 2⁄3 cup caster sugar (aka superfine sugar)
• 50  g  grated chocolate
• 2  teaspoons  sifted cocoa powder
•  decorative  candy sprinkles or   chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 120°C ( 250°F ).
2. Line biscuit or flat baking trays with baking paper.
3. Beat the egg whites until firm peaks form.
4. Slowly add the sugar, one spoon at a time. Mix until stiff and glossy.
5. Fold in the grated chocolate and the cocoa powder.
6. Spoon into small mounds (1 -2 teasoons) or pipe onto the trays. Top with the sprinkles or the chopped nuts.
7. Bake 1 1/2 hours until dry and firm.
8. Allow to cool in the oven.
9. Store in an airtight container.