Chocolate Meringue Kisses

Serves

Ingredients

1.	Line 2 baking trays with non-stick paper, and pre-heat the oven to the lowest temperature, approximately 120°C / 250°F / Gas Mark ½
2.	Add egg whites to a grease-free bowl and beat until thickened and foamy
3.	Add in the cream of tartar and continue to beat on a high speed until soft peaks are formed
4.	Gradually add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed and continue beating until the mixture is stiff and shiny
5.	In a separate bowl, sift together the icing sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle in the mixture a tablespoon at a time while the mixer is running
6.	Transfer into a piping bag with a star or round tip, and pipe small 'kisses' of about 1" / 3cm onto the baking trays then place in the oven
7.	Bake for an hour until the meringues are firm and dry. Turn the oven off and leave the meringues in the oven until cooled
8.	Once fully cooled, gently peel off the baking trays and store in an air-tight container for weeks