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Chocolate Swirl Meringue Cookies

A small-batch recipe, ideal for using up 2 egg whites.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 1 dozen
Calories: 713 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 large egg whites
  • pinch salt
  • 3 Tablespoons dark Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 oz chopped dark chocolate optional
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped pistachios optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the sugar and corn starch.
  3. Place the egg whites in the squeaky clean bowl of a stand mixer. Add the pinch of salt. With the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Increase mixer speed to medium high and beat until soft peaks form, about a minute.
  4. With the mixer running, sprinkle in the sugar, 1 Tablespoon at a time. Continue until all the sugar is incorporated. Beat until the meringue reaches stiff peak, about 3 more minutes. (When you remove and invert the whisk attachment, the dollop of meringue should stay stiff with only a slight bend to the tip.)
  5. Remove the bowl from the mixer and scrape off the attachment. Sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder over the meringue. Using a rubber spatula, gently swirl it in, marbling the meringue. Sprinkle in the chopped chocolate, if using.
  6. Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop 13 balls of meringue onto the prepared tray. They should be about 2 inches in diameter.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of cocoa over the top. Use a fork and run it in a circle around the meringue, dragging the tines through the cocoa for another swirled effect. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired.
  8. Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes. This will give you a cookie with a slightly chewy, marshmallow center. For meringues that are crisp and crumbly all the way through, bake for 1h - 1h 10 minutes.
  9. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then finish on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Notes

  • Meringues may be frozen in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 713kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 127g (42%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 693mg (20%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 108g (216%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1dozen

Amount Per Serving

Calories 713

% Daily Value*

Calories 713kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 127g 42%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 693mg 15%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 108g 216%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.