Coconut Meringue Cookies

I saw this recipe and thought that it was simple and easy. Also that is was very low in fat and low in calories. These make great treats for children.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 30

Ingredients

• 4  large  egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  coconut extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup sugar
• 6  tablespoons  baking cocoa

Directions

1. Beat together egg whites, cream of tartar, coconut, almond, and vanilla extracts, and salt.
2. Gradually beat in sugar 2 tablespoons at a time.
3. Beat until stiff peaks form.
4. Sift 1/4 cup of cocoa over mixture and fold together.
5. Place in a heavy duty resealable bag and cut a small hole in the corner.
6. Pipe 2-inch circles on a baking sheet, and bake for 50-60 minutes at 250°F.
7. Let sit in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.
8. Then sprinkle with remaining cocoa.