The Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
Chocolate chip meringue cookies are light, airy, and crisp treats made with whipped egg whites, sugar, and mini chocolate chips. These gluten-free cookies deliver a delicate crunch on the outside with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center—perfect for elegant desserts or simple sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Egg whites
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a low temperature (around 100°C / 210°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Gently mix in vanilla extract.
- Carefully fold in mini chocolate chips without deflating the meringue.
- Spoon small dollops onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until dry and crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let cookies cool completely inside to finish drying.
Notes
Ensure your bowl is grease-free—any fat can prevent egg whites from whipping properly.Add sugar slowly to stabilize the meringue.Avoid overmixing when folding in chocolate chips.Humidity can affect texture—make these on dry days if possible.
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