Meringue Cookies
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4.8
Meringue Cookies
Description
This Meringue Cookies recipe requires beating egg whites with granulated sugar, salt, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks develop, creating a stable foam. Once properly whipped, the mixture is piped into small to medium-sized dollops and baked slowly at 200°F to dry and harden without coloration. The low temperature preserves the delicate texture and sweetness.
After baking and cooling, dipping the cookie bottoms into melted chocolate mixed with coconut oil adds a smooth, rich layer. Chopped nuts sprinkled over the chocolate introduce a crunchy, nutty element that balances the cookie's light, crisp structure.
These cookies make a refined, decorative treat suitable for enjoying with tea or as a sweet snack. Their delicate texture and chocolate-nut finish create an appealing combination of flavors and mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 4 egg white
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup nuts crushed
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites together with sugar on high until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add in salt and cream of tartar and beat until you get stiff peaks. This will take about 10 minutes.
- In a pastry bag or a ziplock bag with a tip cut out, spoon in the meringue mixture for piping.
- Pipe out small to medium size meringue cookies. Bake them at 200°F for about 90 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let cool and harden at room temperature.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil using a microwave, being sure to stir every 20 seconds. Dip bottoms of the cookies into the chocolate and sprinkle with your favorite chopped nuts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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