Chocolate Hazelnut Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat for 8-10 mins, until sugar dissolves. Add cocoa powder. Beat until combined.
3. 3
   Transfer mixture to piping bag fitted with large plain tip. Pipe 2-inch rounds about 2 inches apart onto prepared pans.
4. 4
   Bake for 30-35 mins, until firm. Allow to cool in turned off oven with door ajar.
5. 5
   Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate hazelnut spread. Cool.
6. 6
   Spread flat side of 1/2 the meringues with chocolate mixture. Spread flat side of remaining meringues with whipped cream. Sandwich together to serve.