Fat Free Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies

Submitted by Chef #1001115

"Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside! From the About.com Low Fat Cooking site"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 30 cookies

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
• 2 large egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon peppermint extract

directions

1. Preparation:.
2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use silicone mats. In a small bowl, sift together the cocoa powder and sugar. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the cocoa mixture one tablespoon at a time, mixing between additions. Add peppermint extract and mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonful on to baking sheets. Place in the oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave door slightly open. Leave meringues for at least 2 hours or overnight. Store in an airtight container.