Mocha Chip Meringues

These are Amazing!!

Makes 48..

3/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 large egg whites, room temperature

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds.

Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch; set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt on medium speed until frothy.

Beating constantly, add sugar mixture 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, 6 to 8 minutes total (scrape down the bowl halfway through).

Add espresso powder and cocoa; beat until well blended.

With a rubber spatula, fold in chocolate chips.

Drop batter by level tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.

Bake until crisp, about 40 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.

Cool completely on sheets, about 20 minutes.

Martha Stewart Recipe..
Photography by Diane Marks. 2010. All rights reserved.