Volcano Cookies

I've made these cookies twice. The first time they were so rich and chocolate-ly, but the batter ran across the pan. The second time they set up, and turned out fabulous! Well worth the trial and error of the first batch!

Volcano Cookies

1 lb powdered sugar
3/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 t salt
5 medium egg whites (beat to soft peaks)
1 T valilla extract
1 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the egg whites, vanilla, and mix until smooth. Gently stir in the chocolate chips. Set the dough in the fridge for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Using a tablespoon, place on a baking pan covered with a silicone mat lightly sprayed (or wax paper lightly sprayed). Bake 15 minutes or until the top starts to crackle. Leave on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire wrack to cool completely.

Yields: 24 cookies