MOCHA MERINGUES

Ingredients.......1 egg white, 1/8 tsp of cream of tartar, 2 tbs of white castor sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbs of cocoa, 1/2 tsp of instant coffee powder. These are so simple to prepare and a real treat to share with friends over a cup of coffee or tea. Preheat your oven to 120 deg C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Beat the egg white and cream of tartar at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa and coffee. Drop the mixture in 12 mounds on the prepared tray about 5cm apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until firm. Now turn off your oven and leave the meringues cool in the unopened oven for 1 hour. Do NOT open the oven door while the meringues are cooling.