Mocha Meringue Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa
2 tsp. instant espresso powder
1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
In small bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites, vanilla and salt on medium speed until foamy.
Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating at high speed until stiff glossy peaks form.
With small strainer, sift cocoa and espresso powder over meringue mixture; add chocolate chips.
Gently fold into meringue.
Drop by slightly rounded teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack.
Makes about 20 cookies.