Bite Sized - Chocolate Meringues

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350.
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   Prepare two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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   (I love this stuff because you don't need any additional grease or vegetable spray -- plus you can wash and reuse them.
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   ).
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   Melt chocolate chips in the microwave.
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   Start with 1 minute.
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   Stir and cook another minute.
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   Stir again and let them cool while you're making the meringue.
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   Beat egg whites until foamy.
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    Add sugar a bit at a time and continue beating until stiff.
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    Beat in the vanilla and vinegar.
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    Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the meringue distributing it in a stream around the top rather than all in one spot.
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    Gently fold chocolate into meringue.
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    (Option to add chopped walnuts here also.
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    ).
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    Use 1/2 teaspoon rounded to drop batter onto sheets leaving about 1-1/2 inches between cookies.
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    Bake for 8 minutes or until firm to touch.
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    Slide parchment off cookie sheet onto cooling rack.
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    Let stand about 10 minutes to cool before moving them and they're less likely to break.