chocolate meringue cookies

How To Make chocolate meringue cookies

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  Step 1
  Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper. Do not grease.
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  Step 2
  Finely chop baking chocolate squares in a blender and set aside.
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  Step 3
  Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa.
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  Step 4
  In a medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer at medium speed until mixture thickens.
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  Step 5
  Increase the speed to high, while adding sugar slowly.
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  Step 6
  Beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks and turns glossy.
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  Step 7
  Gently fold in the cocoa mixture.
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  Step 8
  Then fold in the chopped chocolate.
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  Step 9
  Fill a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip with the meringue.
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  Step 10
  Pipe meringue in decorative shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Allow meringues to dry at room temperature for about 45 minutes or until not sticky.
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  Step 11
  Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Bake for 1 hour. When cool, remove with a metal spatula.
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