Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies
User Reviews
4.7
Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies
Description
The Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies start with beating room temperature egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla until stiff, glossy peaks develop. Unsweetened cocoa powder is sifted over and gently folded in, along with chocolate chips, preserving the airy structure.
Dropping tablespoons of the batter onto a silicone-lined cookie sheet, the cookies bake at 300°F for about 34 to 40 minutes until dry to the touch. The low baking temperature helps maintain their light, meringue-like purity while the chocolate chips add bursts of chocolate flavor and texture.
Once cooled, these cookies have a subtle chocolate taste with a soft yet slightly crisp texture. They store well at room temperature for up to four days. Clean equipment and the absence of yolk are important to achieve proper egg white volume and stability.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup egg room temperature (from cracked eggs)⅝, white
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 300°F. Cover cookie sheet with silpat or nonstick silicone pad.
- Using a mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together in large bowl at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar a little at a time, then vanilla, beating well after each addition until you get stiff peaks, the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is glossy.
- Sift cocoa onto egg white mixture; gently fold until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Drop mixture by heaping tablespoons onto cookie sheet. Makes 30 to 32 cookies.
- Bake 34 to 40 minutes or just until dry. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire rack. Store covered, at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh, room-temperature egg whites separated carefully without yolk contamination for best volume.
- Employ clean metal or glass mixing bowls and beaters to prevent fat interference with egg white whipping.
- Do not use boxed egg whites as they lack the same whipping properties.
- Store cookies covered at room temperature for up to four days to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 9.5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
You'll Also Love
