Fat Free Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

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

Recipe

• 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.