Chocolate-Walnut Meringues

CHOCOLATE-WALNUT MERINGUES

48 Preparation Time :

Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 c Unsifted powdered sugar

1/4 c Cocoa powder (not a mix)

1 Jumbo egg white

1/2 c Finely ground walnuts

- OR pecans

PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 300F. Beat all the ingredients together at the highest

mixer speed for about 1 minute, or mix them in a food processor fitted with

the metal chopping blade for about 30 seconds. The mixture will be about as

thick as fondant. With a stockinette- covered rolling pin, well-dusted with

powdered sugar, roll the mixture on a board, also liberally dusted with 10X

1/4-inch thick. With a

1 1/2-inch cutter dipped in

sugar, cut the meringue into small circles. Reroll the scraps and cut as

many meringues as possible. Space the meringues about 1 1/2 inches apart on

baking sheets. The baking sheets should be liberally dusted with flour.

15 minutes. Cool the meringues for about 5 minutes

on the baking sheets; then, with a spatula, carefully loosen them. Transfer

them to wire racks. When they are cool, store them in airtight containers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -