Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 200g caster sugar
- 0.5 tsp. salt
- 4 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. almond essence
Accompaniment
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Description
Bought biscuits although delicious are so expensive, homemade satisfies the sweet tooth at a fraction of the price!
Method
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1. Pre- heat the oven to 150 C/ 300F/ Gas mark 2.
2. Line 2 baking trays with non stick baking parchment paper.
3. Lightly whisk the egg whites until foamy. Add a pinch of salt.
4. Continue to whisk the egg whites, increasing the speed. Slowly add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is glossy. Add the almond essence.
5. Stir in the cocoa powder. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag or use a tablespoon to drop onto the prepared baking tray.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until the meringues appear dry and set.
To Serve the stylish way: Dust the plate with some cocoa powder and stack them up high.
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