Chocolate Mint Kisses

• cocoa, for dusting
• 30 g dark chocolate
• 5 egg whites
• 12 cup caster sugar
• 12 cup Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 14 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon cocoa

1. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or low heat in the microwave.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Beat the egg whites for around 6 minutes or until soft peaks form and hold their shape, add the castor sugar and splenda, alternately a little at a time and beat until the mixture is stiff and shiny.
4. Using a metal spoon, gently fold in the tablespoon cocoa, melted chocolate and the essences.
5. Drop heaped teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake in a moderate oven for around 40 minutes.
6. Remove biscuits immediately and place on wire rack to cool.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-mint-kisses-56756 (may not work)