Fat Free Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside! From the Low Fat Cooking site Ingredients:
2 tablespoons cocoa powder |
1/2 cup splenda sugar blend for baking |
2 large egg whites |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 pinch salt |
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract |
Directions:
1. Preparation:.
2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use silicone mats. In a small bowl, sift together the cocoa powder and sugar. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the cocoa mixture one tablespoon at a time, mixing between additions. Add peppermint extract and mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonful on to baking sheets. Place in the oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave door slightly open. Leave meringues for at least 2 hours or overnight. Store in an airtight container.
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