CHERRY-CHOCOLATE COCONUT MERINGUES

Cherry-Chocolate Coconut Meringues image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 - egg whites
1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract
dash(es) salt
1/3 cup(s) sugar
2/3 cup(s) powdered sugar
1/4 cup(s) baking cocoa
1 1/4 cup(s) finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup(s) dried cherries, finely chopped

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Add extract and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; beat into egg white mixture. Fold in coconut and cherries.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 25-28 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool completely on pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.