Chocolate Meringues

I found this recipe in the Star Tribune a few years ago.  I thought they sounded interesting and so tried them.  If you like meringues you will love these.

Chocolate Meringues

Ingredients

1/2 cup egg whites (from about 4 eggs)
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine egg whites and sugar and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.  Pour mixture into bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whip attachment. Whip egg-white mixture on medium speed for 5 minutes, then increase to medium-high speed for 5-10 minutes, until mixture is stiff but not dry.  Using a rubber spatula, fold sifted cocoa into egg-white mixture until well incorporated, then fold in chocolate chips.

Place heaping tablespoons of batter onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.  Bake 18 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking time.

Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets until ready to serve.  Store in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 1 day.