Triple Chocolate Meringue Fudgies

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375, spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray or line them with parchment.

2. 2

   Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in microwave, stirring occasionally, until they are mostly melted, about 2 minute.

3. 3

   Stir until fully melted, then leave them to cool.

4. 4

   Using an electric mixer with a wire whisk attachment, beat the whites on high speed until they form soft peaks.

5. 5

   Gradually beat in 1 cup of the sugar, and continue beating until mixture gets thick and glossy.

6. 6

   Whisk together 1 cup of sugar, the cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a medium bowl and blend.

7. 7

   On low speed, beat the dry ingredients into the meringue with vanilla.

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   Now, with a wooden spoon, stir in the lukewarm chocolate and remaining 1/2 c chocolate chips.

9. 9

   The dough will be batter-like at first and then, as you stir, will get very stuff.

10. 10

    Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl.

11. 11

    Roll 1 rounded tablespoon into a ball, then roll it in the sugar to coat it thickly.

12. 12

    Place on prepared sheet, and repeat with the remaining dough, spacing balls 2 inches apart.

13. 13

    Bake until the cookies are puffed and the tops crack,about 10 minutes.

14. 14

    Cool on the sheets on a rack 10 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.