Bite Sized - Chocolate Meringues

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Prepare two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

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   (I love this stuff because you don't need any additional grease or vegetable spray -- plus you can wash and reuse them.

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   Melt chocolate chips in the microwave.

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   Start with 1 minute.

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   Stir and cook another minute.

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   Stir again and let them cool while you're making the meringue.

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   Beat egg whites until foamy.

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    Add sugar a bit at a time and continue beating until stiff.

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    Beat in the vanilla and vinegar.

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    Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the meringue distributing it in a stream around the top rather than all in one spot.

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    Gently fold chocolate into meringue.

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    (Option to add chopped walnuts here also.

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    Use 1/2 teaspoon rounded to drop batter onto sheets leaving about 1-1/2 inches between cookies.

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    Bake for 8 minutes or until firm to touch.

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    Slide parchment off cookie sheet onto cooling rack.

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    Let stand about 10 minutes to cool before moving them and they're less likely to break.

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