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Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Heavenly Chocolate Meringue Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Chocolate Meringue Cookies are a delightful gluten-free treat with a crispy exterior and chewy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 egg whites Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Add gradually
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) Dutch-processed recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses flavor
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Chunks Choose your favorite type for added texture

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Ensure mixing bowl and beaters are free of grease.
  3. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form, around 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Sift cocoa powder into meringue and fold gently to combine.
  6. Add vanilla extract and optional chocolate chips, folding gently until no streaks remain.
  7. Scoop or pipe meringue onto lined baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour, until dry to the touch.
  9. Turn off oven, leave cookies inside with door ajar for 30 minutes to cool gradually.
  10. Transfer cookies to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe container.

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