Description
Delight in these ethereal chocolate meringue cookies, featuring a crisp exterior and soft, chewy center, perfect for sharing and creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 4 Egg Whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (or superfine sugar)
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add a pinch of salt.
- Increase speed to high and gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sift in the cocoa powder and gently fold in with a spatula. Add the vanilla extract.
- Dollop or pipe the meringue onto the baking sheet, forming round shapes.
- Bake for 1.5 hours until dry and easily lift from the paper.
- Turn off the oven and leave cookies inside for an additional 30 minutes to continue drying out.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Ensure no yolk gets into the egg whites for the best whipping results. Test meringue readiness by feeling for smoothness between fingers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, meringue cookies, dessert, holiday treat, baking