Friday, October 16, 2020

AIR OR MERINGUE COOKIES

 

Serving Size  : 6    

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

--------  ------------  --------------------------------

   3      each          Egg whites

     1/4  teaspoon      Cream of tartar

     3/4  cup           Sugar

   3      tablespoons   Cocoa


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

2.Add sugar, 1 T. at a time. 

Beat at hightest speed until stiff and glossy. Do NOT underbeat. 

Remove 3/4 c. meringue to small mixing bowl; set aside. 

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

Drop cocoa flavored meringue by level measuring tablespoon, about 1 1/2 inches apart, onto aluminum foil lined baking sheets. 

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

4. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon reserved plain meringue into each indentation. 

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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