Chocolate Meringues
Chocolate Meringues are light, airy cookies with a crisp exterior and a slightly chewy center, flavored with cocoa powder and perfect for a low-fat, gluten-free dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including drying time)
- Yield: 24 meringues 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form and the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gently fold in the sifted cocoa powder and vanilla extract. If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon or pipe meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let meringues sit in the oven for another hour to dry out completely.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Make sure mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and grease-free for best meringue volume.
- Do not open the oven during baking or drying to prevent meringues from cracking.
- Add a pinch of instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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