Cocoa Meringues

Yummy lowfat chocolaty treats.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  egg whites
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2⁄3 cup  miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 2  ounces  semisweet chocolate, melted (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Beat egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on high speed using an electric mixer, until soft peaks form.
3. Combine sugar and cocoa.
4. Gradually add sugar mixture, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until meringues are firm and they are very lightly browned underneath.
8. Allow to cool on wire rack.
9. Drizzle melted chocolate (if using) over cookies.