3    Egg whites                        3/4 c  Sugar
   1/4 ts Cream of tartar                     3 tb Cocoa
 1. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in large mixing bowl until
 foamy. 2. Add sugar, 1 T. at a time. Beat at hightest speed until
 stiff and glossy. Do NOT underbeat. Remove 3/4 c. meringue to small
 mixing bowl; set aside. 3. Stir cocoa into meringue in large mixing
 bowl until thoroughly combined. Drop cocoa flavored meringue by level
 measuring tablespoon, about 1 1/2 inches apart, onto aluminum foil
 lined baking sheets. Make small indentation in center of each with
 top of teaspoon. 4. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon reserved plain meringue into
 each indentation. Bake at 275 degrees for 25 minutes. Turn off oven;
 leave meringues in oven with door closed for 1 hour. Remove from
 oven. Cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
                
                 Yields       
                6 servings