COCOA-ALMOND MERINGUE COOKIES

Cocoa-Almond Meringue Cookies image

Our Test Kitchen dreamed up these yummy chocolate, almond and coconut treats that taste just like a popular candy bar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, divided

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the extracts, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. , Fold in 1/4 cup cocoa. Place mixture in a pastry bag; cut a small hole in the corner of bag. Pipe meringue in 2-in. circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 50-60 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven; leave cookies in oven for 1-1/2 hours. , Dust cookies with remaining cocoa. Carefully remove from parchment. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.