Description
Indulge in the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich cocoa flavor of these homemade Chocolate Meringue Cookies. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for quick desserts, parties, or anytime you need a chocolatey pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until they form stiff peaks.
- Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites until they are glossy and stiff.
- Gently fold in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small, evenly-spaced cookies.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cookies are dry and crisp on the outside. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate Meringue Cookies