Cocoa Powder Meringue Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 packet albumen
• 3 tsp cold water
• ½ lb finely sifted sugar
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 6 drops vanilla extract
• Sugar for dusting

Method

1. 1 Whisk the albumen with cold water until it forms a very stiff froth.
2. 2 Mix in the sifted sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until combined.
3. 3 Thickly dust a baking sheet with sugar.
4. 4 Drop small teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 10 minutes.