Chocolate Meringues

These Chocolate Meringues are the perfect balance of crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior. Unlike traditional meringues, the addition of flour and cocoa powder creates a denser, fudgier cookie that holds up well to the crunch of coarsely chopped pecans. The deep chocolate flavor is rich but not overpowering, allowing the sweetness of the confectioners' sugar to shine through. They are an elegant yet simple treat, ideal for serving alongside coffee or tea, or as a sophisticated addition to a dessert platter. Easy to make with common pantry staples, these cookies store beautifully in an airtight container, making them a wonderful homemade gift or last-minute party snack.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Calories: 3180.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Meringues are the perfect balance of crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior. Unlike traditional meringues, the addition of flour and cocoa powder creates a denser, fudgier cookie that holds up well to the crunch of coarsely chopped pecans. The deep chocolate flavor is rich but not overpowering, allowing the sweetness of the confectioners' sugar to shine through. They are an elegant yet simple treat, ideal for serving alongside coffee or tea, or as a sophisticated addition to a dessert platter. Easy to make with common pantry staples, these cookies store beautifully in an airtight container, making them a wonderful homemade gift or last-minute party snack.

Ingredients

3 Egg Whites
3 cup Confectioners' sugar
7 tablespoon Baking cocoa
2 tablespoon Flour or matzo cake meal
2 cup Pecans; coarsley chopped
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Line heavy cookie sheets with parchment paper or waxed paper and lightly grease the paper.
3
In a large clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, being careful not to whip them until they are dry.
4
Gently fold in the confectioners' sugar, baking cocoa, flour, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract until just combined.
5
Note that the mixture will be sticky and dense; do not attempt to maintain the volume of the egg whites.
6
Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly crisp on the outside.
8
Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9
Once cool, store in an airtight container to maintain texture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3180.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 173.0g267%
Saturated Fat 21.6g108%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7478.6mg312%
Total Carbohydrate 421.0g141%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g98%
Sugars 370.5g
Protein 32.1g65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, meringue, cookies, pecans, cocoa, dessert, baking, egg whites, sweet, crunchy, confectioners sugar, vanilla, easy dessert, party food, chewy, nutty, afternoon tea, homemade

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