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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!
Chocolate Chewy Meringue Cookies
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350˚F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper lightly with cooking spray.
- 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.
- (Do not overbeat batter or it will stiffen.)
- 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.
- 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.
Girl with a Goal says
So I've finally gotten around to making these little pieces of heaven. I was hoping these would taste like those at a local bakery in TN, but they were a little different. Everyone still loved them nonetheless. I can't wait to try them with toffee & pecans next time.
The Café Sucré Farine says
HI, Bethany, I'm so sorry that these haven't turned out for you. I haven't made them for awhile as I'm always onto something new but they always seemed to turn out. I'm honestly not sure what it could be except perhaps the size of the eggs. I made these when I was in England and the eggs aren't very big over there. I've had so many comments from people who have made them and loved them. As I said, I'm not sure what the problem could be and am so sorry you had a problem with them.
Bethany says
I should have made a point to say that they are still delicious! Just thin...
I was using large eggs so that could very well be it. I'll try with 3 instead of 4 and see if that helps.
Thank you so much!
Bethany says
Hello,
I've tried this recipe twice, and each time they have spread a lot and turned out paper thin. Do you know of anything that I can do to make them thicker/more plump? Thanks!
Mari says
I am making these again,,, the VERY BEST COOKIE, now no one wants anything else.. A classic to keep.
Anonymous says
I made these and gave them to a friend and she said throw away all your other cookie recipes. They are realllly good! I put some dried cherries in and will try nuts next time..they keep very well if they last. Thanks so much
Lizzy says
I finally made these last night! They were a huge hit!!!
The Café Sucré Farine says
So sorry you had a bad experience here. I actually tried it both ways and didn't find too much difference. My sister does it the way it's written above. I wonder if it could have something to do with the size of the eggs........ I'm not sure but sorry your's didn't turn out 🙁 sad!
Anonymous says
@Pauble
I just made these and with the experience I just had, I will go with the mixing for 2 minutes, but before I add the choco chips. Because other wise they will turn out runny and not like cookie dough at all! Mine was so runny they dripped all the way to the cookie sheet. I will do mine differently next time. 🙂
La Table De Nana says
Thank you..through Cathy and Ann I found your recipe..I made them and they were a hit.
Lizzy says
I'm printing this recipe off, too! My family will be ever grateful to you 🙂
Javelin Warrior says
These cookies were recommended to me by Anneli from the Delicieux blog. I'm so glad Anneli shared these with me because they look amazing! I'm featuring them in this week's Food Fetish Friday series (with a link-back and attribution). I hope you have no objections and it's so much fun following your creations…
Vicki Bensinger says
I love chocolate meringue cookies and have made some as well that disappeared so quickly I couldn't believe it. I've never tried the ones they have at whole foods but love everything they have there. I will seek them out to try or better yet just try your recipe. They look fantastic!
Veronica Miller says
I was hoping for a shot of the insides. Now I for sure have to make them to see it myself! mmm, sounds so good!
Annmarie Pipa says
wow...do those cookies look and sound perfect!
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
This recipe is printed and on my kitchen counter just waiting to be prepared. Thanks for sharing this one, Chris. The cookies look so good and the recipe couldn't be easier to put together.
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
Chris...I just love home made meringues but I've never tried a chocolate version. These DO look insanely good!!! : )
overtimecook.com says
These look so beautiful! Flourless cookies are always good to have in your repertoire because everyone knows at least one gluten free person.
Dining Alone says
My husband would LOVE these, I keep promising to make him cookies and never get around to it.
sybaritica.me says
I always hated the dry brittle meringue... love the chewy kind and your look great!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
Gorgeous cookies is all I can say...just gorgeous 🙂
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Oh no Chris now I'm going to have to make these because I only have one snikerdoodle left. Why do you do this to me?! (that's my excuse!)
lena says
i always love how you photograph your bakes, they look really beautiful. I can see the choc chips there, this is mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing your notes and tips!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Oh they look amazing - I've just bookmarked this for my next treat - many thanks on behalf of my girls!!
Mary x
Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.com says
The crackly, chewy texture is calling my name! These look fabulous!