Bacon Hot Chocolate Meringue Cookies

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   ["In a skillet set over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. When cool enough to touch, roughly chop into small bits. Set aside.", "Add egg whites to a stand mixer and mix on high until frothy. Slowly add the powdered sugar, hot chocolate powder and vanilla, and mix until stiff peaks form.", "Gently fold the bacon into the egg whites.", "Spoon out tablespoons of the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet, making sure to leave about an inch or 2 around ach one (for spreading). Sprinkle the tops with pink sugar (optional).", "Place the cookies in a 300 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, or until cookies are crisp.

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   ***This is not a traditional temperature for cooking meringue cookies. At this high heat, they cookies spread out larger than usual and cook MUCH faster."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.