Meringue or Air Cookies

Directions

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in large mixing bowl until foamy.

Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat at hightest speed until stiff and glossy. Do NOT underbeat.

Remove ¾ cup meringue to small mixing bowl; set aside.

Stir cocoa into meringue in large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.

Drop cocoa flavored meringue by level measuring tablespoon, about 1½ inches apart, onto aluminum foil lined baking sheets.

Make small indentation in center of each with top of teaspoon.

Spoon ½ teaspoon reserved plain meringue into each 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.