Mocha Meringues
By: Anonymous
Published: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 9:12pm

Ingredients




1 Egg white, room temperature
teaspoon Cream of tartar
2 tablespoons Sugar
teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
teaspoon Instant coffee powder

Preparation

1 Beat egg white and cream of tartar with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, then vanilla, then cocoa and coffee powder. Drop meringue onto foil lined baking sheet in 12 mounds about 2 in. 2 (5 cm) apart. Bake 40 minutes at 250F (120C) or until firm. Turn off oven and let meringues cool in oven for 1 hour. Do not open oven door. 3 Makes 12 4 "cookies". 5 NOTES : These delicious little "cookies" are as light as air, and completely fat-free! Make a double batch, and indulge yourself with a clear conscience.