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                       CHOCOLATE-WALNUT MERINGUES

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Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2       c            Unsifted powdered sugar
    1/4   c            Cocoa powder (not a mix)
  1                    Jumbo egg white
    1/2   c            Finely ground walnuts
                       - OR pecans

 PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 300F. Beat all the ingredients together at the highest
 mixer speed for about 1 minute, or mix them in a food processor fitted with
 the metal chopping blade for about 30 seconds. The mixture will be about as
 thick as fondant. With a stockinette- covered rolling pin, well-dusted with
 powdered sugar, roll the mixture on a board, also liberally dusted with 10X
 sugar, until it is 1/4-inch thick. With a 1 1/2-inch cutter dipped in 10X
 sugar, cut the meringue into small circles. Reroll the scraps and cut as
 many meringues as possible. Space the meringues about 1 1/2 inches apart on
 baking sheets. The baking sheets should be liberally dusted with flour.
 Bake them uncovered for 15 minutes. Cool the meringues for about 5 minutes
 on the baking sheets; then, with a spatula, carefully loosen them. Transfer
 them to wire racks. When they are cool, store them in airtight containers.



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