Chocolate Meringues

From the kitchen of: Rose
These cookies are *scrumptious*! I love how light and fluffy they are! And I like how it has a different texture from most cookies!

Ingredients:

3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
Beat in cream of tartar and vanilla when the egg whites become foamy; continue whipping till soft peaks form. Slowly add sugar; (When it says slowly...it means REALLY slowly. Put the sugar in using a tablespoon till it's all gone. This should take 2 minutes to complete), beat until stiff peaks form, and mixture becomes glossy. Add in cocoa and chocolate chips. (Chips aren't necessary)
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls on to a cookie sheet that has been covered with tin foil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.(It might be less or more depending on climate and elevation. I cook using high altitude instructions mostly)