Meringue or Air Cookies
Yield
3 dozen cookiesPrep
20 minCook
1 hrsReady
1 hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | each | egg whites |
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon | cream of tartar |
|
| ¾ | cup | sugar |
|
| 3 | tablespoons | cocoa powder |
|
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
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.
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