Description
Chocolate Meringue Cookies are light, airy, and crisp treats made with whipped egg whites and rich cocoa powder. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in sifted cocoa powder and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. If using, fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon or pipe meringue onto prepared baking sheets in small mounds.
- Bake for 1 hour. Turn off the oven and let cookies cool inside with the door closed for another hour to dry completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and grease-free.
- Do not open the oven door during baking or cooling to prevent cracking.
- Use superfine sugar for smoother texture if available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg