Description
Light and airy Chocolate Meringue Cookies with a perfect balance of rich chocolate and sweet meringue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to drop the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the cookies are dry and crisp on the outside.
- Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Once completely cool, remove from the parchment paper and enjoy your Chocolate Meringue Cookies.
Notes
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cookies, meringue, chocolate, dessert, gluten-free, baking, light, airy