Chocolate Meringues

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F and line two 8 by 11 cake pans with wax paper.

2. 2

   Beat egg whites until foamy.

3. 3

   Sift sugar, cocoa and cream of tartar together and add to egg whites gradually, beating until egg whites form stiff peaks.

4. 4

   Pour into prepared pans and bake for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   When cool, cut into squares or diamond shapes.

6. 6

   To make the frosting; cut marshmallows into pieces and melt in a double boiler or very briefly in the microwave.

7. 7

   Boil sugar and water until the mixture will spin a thread.

8. 8

   Pour over melted marshmallows; add vanilla and beat until mixture is thick.

9. 9

   Spread on half of meringues, top each with another meringue, spread with more frosting and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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