Chocolate Swirl Meringue Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Place egg whites in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk and whip until frothy.
3. 3
   Mix sugar and cornstarch together. Gradually add sugar to the beaten egg whites and continue beating until mixture is glossy and forms firm peaks.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate and heavy cream in a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
5. 5
   Add the chocolate and meringue into to a pastry bag and pipe onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Alternatively, you can drizzle the chocolate on top of the meringue and use a spoon to drop mounds onto the baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake meringue for 1 hour and then turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for an additional hour. Store meringues in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
7. 7
   Serve with whipped cream, hot chocolate sauce and/or vanilla ice cream.