Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe

 

Chocolate Meringue Cookies are a delicious dessert and are also low in fat.  They are a perfect treat if you are on your diet or anytime you just want one!  Chocolate Meringue Cookies are a tasty treat to have on hand when guests drop by for a quick cup of tea or for your afternoon tea party.

 

I have heard that these cookie are sometimes called “Forgotten Kisses” because since you bake them at such a low heat, they are easy to forget and leave in the oven.  You can also be creative, as they can be formed into any shape you desire.  They look so cute!

It is often thought that meringue is difficult to make, but actually it is pretty easy.  Meringue is made by whipping egg whites by beating or whisking them, which causes the protein in the egg whites to unfold, forming films that trap the air bubbles and the sugar stiffens the foam.  A meringue is really nothing but foam, and foam is a big collection of bubbles, so the process is much like blowing air into a balloon.  When you are looking for something sweet you can reach for one of these cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth.

 

Chocolate Meringue Cookies

 

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Chocolate Meringue Cookie Recipe:
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Chocolate Meringue Cookie Recipe
Servings: 50 cookies
Calories: 10.7 kcal
Ingredients
  • 6 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1 /2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened chocolate cocoa
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or use the Silicone Baking Mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup cocoa and sugar together; set aside.

  3. In a large bowl using your electric mixer, beat egg whites until foamy/frothy.  Check out How To Make A Perfect Meringue.  While beating to the frothy stage, add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract.  After reaching the frothy stage, add the cocoa/sugar mixture (1 tablespoons at a time) while continuing beating until the egg whites are stiff and glossy.

  4. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets (1-inch apart).

    Chocolate meringue cookies
  5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon cocoa and cinnamon.  Using a sieve or a sifter, sprinkle mixture over the non-baked cookies.

  6. Bake 90 minutes; turn off the oven, open the door slightly (secure with a wooden spoon), and allow cookies to cool in the oven.  Remove from oven and store in a tightly covered (airtight) container.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Meringue Cookie Recipe:
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10.7
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Comments and Reviews

5 Responses to “Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe”

  1. little farm wife

    Gasp! All my lovely peaks fell when I added the sugar!

    Reply
    • Linda Stradley

      You must gently fold the sugar into the whipped egg whites.

      Reply
    • Tamartini

      Ii’s the fat in the cocoa that makes the meringue lose it’s volume. Not the sugar.

      Reply
  2. Catnip

    Hi!

    I’d like to make this but I’m a little confused. What is the difference between unsweetened chocolate cocoa, and cocoa powder? I’m not sure I’m familiar with the former.

    Thank you!

    Reply

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