INGREDIENTS

1 cup San Francisco Chocolate Factory dark chocolate discs
3 egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


PREPARATION
1. Preheat the oven to to 350ºF. Lightly grease cookie sheets with butter.

2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water. Remove from hot water and set aside to cool for at least 5 minutes.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks. Add the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, continuing to beat until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Fold in the melted chocolate, crumbs and vanilla.

4. Drop mixture by level teaspoonfuls, about 1 1/2 -inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the meringues are dry and the bottoms are lightly browned.