Chocolate Meringue Kisses

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 100°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large, clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.

3. 3

   Gradually add the caster sugar, continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Sift in the cocoa powder and cornstarch, and fold gently until combined.

5. 5

   Fold in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, pipe small mounds of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until the meringues are dry and crisp.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

9. 9

   Melt the white and chocolate chips together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.

10. 10

    Dip the bottoms of the cooled meringues into the melted chocolate mixture, then roll in confectioner's sugar.

11. 11

    Place the chocolate-dipped meringues on a wire rack to set.