Crispianity: Chocolate Meringues

• 1 cup whole toasted blanched hazelnuts, plus 1/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Place the whole hazelnuts and 1 tablespoon oil in a food processor and process until a smooth paste is formed, 4-5 minutes, scraping down sides if necessary.
2. Add confectioner's sugar, cocoa, chocolate, remaining tablespoon of oil and salt and process until smooth.
3. Transfer to a container and chill until mixture has hardened, at least 2 hours and up to 8.

blanched hazelnuts, vegetable oil, sugar, cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, salt, egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, vanilla

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/crispianity-chocolate-meringues-recipe/ (may not work)