Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies are crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, with mini chocolate chips adding a rich burst of flavor. These light, gluten-free cookies are simple to make and perfect for gifting, holidays, or everyday treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue beating.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract and mini chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until cookies are dry to the touch and lift easily from the parchment paper.
- Turn off the oven and let cookies cool completely inside with the door slightly open.
Notes
Use dark or white chocolate chips for variation.Add espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.Fold in toasted chopped nuts for crunch.Drizzle with melted chocolate for decoration.Add peppermint extract for a festive twist.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.Re-crisp in a 250°F oven for 5–10 minutes if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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