Low Fat Meringue Cookies-atkins



3 ea Egg whites

1/4 ts Cream of tartar

3/4 c Sugar

3 tb Cocoa



Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl until

foamy.



Add 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat at hightest speed

until stiff and glossy.



Remove 3/4 cup of the mixture to a small mixing bowl and set aside.



Stir cocoa into the meringue in the large mixing bowl; combine

thoroughly.



Drop by level measuring tablespoon, about 1 1/2 inches apart, onto

aluminum foil lined baking sheets.



Make a small indentation in center of each with top of teaspoon.



Take the small mixing bowl of reserved meringue and spoon 1/2 teaspoon

into each indentation.



Bake at 275 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off oven; leave

meringues in oven with door closed for 1 hour.



Remove from oven. Cool completely.



Makes about 3 dozen cookies.