Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe
Chocolate meringue cookies are a pretty impressive dessert. Each bite starts with a crunch and ends with a soft, chewy center. This rich, chocolaty cookie always gets rave reviews, so it is a must at every gathering!
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- ⅛ tsp cream of tarter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp Cocoa
- 1 3/4 cups chocolate chip morsels
- cocoa for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tarter at high speed. Do this for about two minutes or until soft peaks form.
- Keep the mixer running while adding vanilla and sugar. Beat for about three more minutes or until stiff peaks form. The mixture should be glossy.
- Add cocoa powder and chocolate chips and fold in with a rubber spatula.
- Use a tablespoon to make large drops of batter on a baking sheet and dust with cocoa.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the tops are dry.
- Wait until the cookies are cooled before removing them from the baking sheet and serving.
Notes
- Check out our post for pro tips on beating egg whites.
- Leave an inch of space between the cookies on the baking sheet.
- Store leftover cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.