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Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Crispy Chocolate Meringue Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in Chocolate Meringue Cookies that are crisp on the outside with a soft, chewy center, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue Base
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Add gradually
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder High-quality recommended
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Chunks For extra chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Baking Sheets
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Meringue Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely grease-free.
  3. Beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add a pinch of salt and gradually incorporate granulated sugar until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Sift in cocoa powder and gently fold until just combined.
  6. Drizzle in vanilla extract and fold gently to distribute.
  7. If adding chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  8. Scoop or pipe the meringue onto baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for about 1 hour until dry to the touch and easily peel off parchment.
  10. Turn off the oven and let cookies cool inside with the door ajar.
  11. Transfer cookies to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

A clean, grease-free mixing bowl is crucial for whipped egg whites. Store cookies in an airtight container, adding bread if humid to keep them crisp.

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