Chocolate Meringue Cookies
A delicate cookie with a brownie-like center rich in chocolate flavor.
Yield: 24 cookies
Calories: 87kcal
Materials
- 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate baking bars with 56% cacao, (2 boxes) finely chopped
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Finely chop chocolate into like-size pieces to melt evenly. Melt chocolate in microwavable bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave at 15 second intervals (stir each time) until melted (smooth and lump free). Set aside to cool.
- In small/medium bowl, beat with electric beaters (or stand mixer) egg whites and cream of tartar on medium until foamy. Add sugar in slow steady stream, then increase beaters to high. Beat until stiff peaks form 2 - 3 minutes depending. Scrape sides as necessary.
- Fold in melted chocolate, pecans, vanilla, and salt by hand until completely mixed.
- Drop heaping teaspoons of cookie dough 1 1/2" apart onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Bake for 8 - 12 minutes. Tops should be shiny, sides set, and cracks beginning to form on top.
- Cool on baking sheets or on wire rack. Store in air-tight container. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg