Description
Sweet chocolate hot cocoa meringue cookies deliver delightful winter comfort with delicate cloud-like texture. Home bakers can easily craft these elegant treats that melt gently in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¾ cup (130 g / 4.6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps hot cocoa mix, without marshmallows
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Mallow bits
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Meringue Foundation: Whip egg whites and cream of tartar using electric mixer on high speed until soft, billowy peaks form, gradually incorporating granulated sugar until stiff, glossy peaks emerge and maintain shape.
- Flavor Integration: Gently sift hot cocoa powder over whipped meringue, folding delicately with spatula to preserve airy texture, then carefully distribute chocolate chips throughout mixture using light, strategic motions.
- Portioning and Decoration: Scoop uniform round mounds onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart, and sprinkle chocolate sprinkles or marshmallow bits across surfaces for enhanced visual and flavor profile.
- Baking Process: Bake for 20-23 minutes until edges show subtle golden-brown coloration, then turn off oven and allow cookies to rest inside for additional 30 minutes to complete drying and setting.
- Cooling and Storage: Transfer cookies to wax paper for complete cooling, then store in airtight container at room temperature once fully cooled, ensuring optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Whip Egg Whites Precisely: Achieve soft peaks first, then gradually add sugar to create stable, glossy meringue structure without deflating.
- Control Moisture Carefully: High humidity can make meringues sticky, so bake in a dry environment and store in airtight containers to maintain crisp texture.
- Fold Ingredients Gently: Use light, sweeping motions when incorporating cocoa and chocolate chips to preserve the delicate meringue volume.
- Low and Slow Baking: Use low temperature and extended drying time to create crisp, melt-in-your-mouth cookies without browning or cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg