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Oh my goodness! Just wait until you take one bite of these incredibly delicious Chocolate Chewy Meringue Cookies; super simple, crackly and crispy on the outside, chewy, fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth on the inside and light-as-a-feather cookies. Just one bite, and I have a feeling you'll be smitten just like I am!
My sweet sister and chef extraordinaire, Annie, sent me this recipe a few months ago. The cookies sounded good but, come on, a cookie with no flour and no butter? Could it really be that good? Well, doubting Thomas (herself) is here to tell you, they're not just good, they're insanely good!
Try them, today - they won't take long to throw together, they'll dirty only one bowl, they have a short ingredient list and, well, let's just say that if you're a chocolate lover, these very well may become one of your most beloved recipes!
- Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 4 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- optional delicious ingredients:
- dried cranberries or dried cherries
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Heat oven to 350˚F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper lightly with cooking spray.
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Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a bowl. Stir in chocolate chips. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat with a fork or electric mixer on medium until batter is just moistened.
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(Do not overbeat batter or it will stiffen.)
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Drop batter by teaspoonful onto baking sheets in evenly spaced mounds. Bake cookies until tops are lightly cracked and glossy, about 15 minutes. Cool briefly, then carefully remove from parchment paper with a spatula.
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Leave the cookies on the paper lined sheet pans until they are cool, then remove to a storage container.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
I found that slightly rounded teaspoons of batter work best. I tried making bigger ones and they did not bake as nicely. Also, make sure to leave plenty of room around each one as they will spread - a lot!~
I tried them with 2 cups of chocolate chips and a cup of roughly chopped dried cherries - fabulous!~ I also tried them with 2 cups of chocolate chips and 1 cup of toffee bits, even better!! 🙂
Adapted from Year Twenty Seven
kristinwithani says
These remind me of the whopper cookies at Foster's in Durham. YUM!
Lenia says
I am sure that I would be addicted to these scrumptious cookies,if I had even "one bite"!Hugs,my dear Chris!
Sara says
Yum, these look super delicious! I will definitely be making these next time I need a decadent gf treat!
Foodycat says
So simple! I must try these.
Kelly Mulcair Registered Nutritionist. Content © 2011 Trinity Nutrition. says
First off, very pretty food styling Chris. Love the contrast between the blues and the dark chocolaty browns... gorgeous! And, it's a darn good thing I don't live beside you... I'm not sure I would ever be able to stop eating your delectables! ;-).
Kelly Mulcair Registered Nutritionist. Content © 2011 Trinity Nutrition. says
First off, very pretty food styling Chris. Love the contrast between the blues and the dark chocolaty browns... gorgeous! And, it's a darn good thing I don't live beside you... I'm not sure I would ever be able to stop eating your delectables! ;-).
Ginny says
This is so cool...because I BUY these at Whole Foods!! Who knew they could be so easy!!!
Food, Fun and Life in the Charente says
Oh wow my mouth is watering.... Diane
Chatty Crone says
Oh my goodness these look good. sandie
Eri says
I just love these cookies Chris! These days are really humid here in Toronto but when the weather comes to the right temperature I will make them. Cant wait!
Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
Mary says
What a treasure. These really sound delicious. I will be trying these really soon. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
The Café Sucré Farine says
Beth, I think they would keep just fine for a few days, I made some yesterday, oh let me try a bite ........................................ yes they are still just fine!
Pauble - I'm passing the recipe on the way my sister gave it to me but I actually tried it both ways and I think the results were a little better without the mixer!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Beth, I think they would keep just fine for a few days, I made some yesterday, oh let me try a bite ........................................ yes they are still just fine!
Pauble - I'm passing the recipe on the way my sister gave it to me but I actually tried it both ways and I think the results were a little better without the mixer!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
I love a chewy cookie and chocolate goes without saying! They look absolutely fantastic!
The Mom Chef says
Yes, thank your sister on my behalf as well. Now that summer is here, I'm going to spend most of my days trying to feed the nuclear reactor that is my daughter. She burns it off as quickly as I get it in. These are perfect for her! I love a good chewy cookie. Imagine adding peanut butter chips instead of the chocolate. 🙂
Hovkonditorn says
They were so delicious! Both my husband and I loved them!! Thanks!
Beth says
These sound delicious! I wonder if they keep well, as meringues do, in a cookie tin? They may not last long enough to store, but I would love to make them for a group I'm having soon and would need to make them a day ahead. Thank you!
Beth says
These sound amazing! How long do they keep? When I make meringue cookies, they keep well in a cookie tin. I wonder if these would also keep or if they're at their best right out of the oven.
Kim says
I had cookies like these once and I loved it! the looks awesome!
Sandra Lee says
Big thanks to your sister for sharing this one. The coffee bits would send me over the edge.
Hovkonditorn says
Hi again! Now I have these cookies in the oven and I can't wait to taste them. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Hovkonditorn says
Oh my! I believe I have to make these right now!! Beautiful cookies.
Pauble says
These are beautiful. Your recipe says to mix until moistened....the linked recipe said to beat 2 minutes. Can you shed some light on this? Thanks.
profiterolesandponytails says
What a beautiful photo! The richness of those cookies just jumps off the page and makes me want to go bake these immediately! They really look like they would be quite chewy.
Jen @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I have to laugh, I was expecting a fancy salad from you today since you went to the market, but instead I see a glorious, beautiful cookie that I would LOVE!!! I need to get some powdered sugar and make these bad boys. Some how I see them going with a big cup of coffee!!! Have a wonderful weekend Chris!!!