Delicious Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Meringue Cookies are a delightful combination of crispy and chewy, with a rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or as a light treat to accompany your favorite hot beverage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meringue: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Flavor the Meringue: Fold in vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, and chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pipe or spoon meringue onto the baking sheet. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until dry.
- Cool: Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door slightly open.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy the Chocolate Meringue Cookies or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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