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You can have Chocolate Meringue Drop Cookies using 6 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Chocolate Meringue Drop Cookies
- You need 5 oz of Semi-sweet Bakers chocolate squares.
- It's 2 tbsp of Cocoa Powder.
- You need 1/3 cup of Egg whites (3 large eggs).
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of Cream of Tartar.
- It's 1/2 cup of Sugar.
- It's 1/2 tsp of Vanilla extract.
It's like eating a rich fudgy brownie. You would never know they were not only fairly low in fat, but also in calories (at least for something that yummy and chocolatey). Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean medium mixing bowl. They're flavored with cocoa powder for a rich chocolate taste and are dipped in melted dark chocolate — these make a great holiday cookie tray addition as well as a sweet low-calorie snack for any New Year resolutions!
Chocolate Meringue Drop Cookies step by step
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking oil..
- Coarsely chop 3oz of the chocolate and place it in a small bowl. Microwave for 1 min; stir, then replace back in microwave and stir every 20 seconds or until completely melted. Set aside..
- Chop the remaining 2oz of chocolate into small pieces. Combine in a small bowl with the cocoa powder..
- Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 30 seconds or until soft peaks form. Immediately add 2 Tbsp. sugar, beat for 1 minute. Slowly, about a Tbsp. at a time, add the remaining sugar, then vanilla, continuing to beat on medium/high speed until the mixture is smooth, glossy and thickened. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for about 30 seconds longer. Lightly fold in the chocolate-cocoa mixture and the melted chocolate, just until evenly incorporated and no streaks remain. Do not over mix..
- Drop by rounded teaspoons about 1-inch apart onto prepared baking sheets..
- Bake 8-12 minutes. Rotating baking sheets the first 6 minutes. Will be firm when lightly pressed, but soft in the middle. Let stand 1-2 minutes. Slide with paper or foil off of the baking sheets and let cool completely. Serve and enjoy!.
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