Description
Light, crisp, and elegant, these chocolate swirled meringue cookies melt in your mouth and feature beautiful marbled patterns of semi-sweet chocolate. Naturally gluten-free and simple to make, they’re perfect for gifting or indulging anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (55 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup (130 grams) granulated sugar
- Optional: sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a clean, dry metal or glass mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on high speed until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar, a little at a time, continuing to beat on high until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 2 more minutes).
- Drizzle the cooled melted chocolate over the meringue and gently fold 2–3 times to create swirls. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with an open star tip (e.g., Wilton 1M). Optionally, drizzle extra chocolate inside the piping bag for more defined swirls.
- Pipe 1.5-inch cookies onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 1–2 inches apart. Add sprinkles if using.
- Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Do not open the oven during baking.
- Turn off the oven and let the cookies sit inside for 30 minutes as the oven cools.
- Remove from oven and gently lift cookies off the sheets with a flat spatula once completely cooled.
Notes
- Use high-quality baking chocolate for smoother melting and better swirls.
- Ensure mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and grease-free for best meringue volume.
- Do not overmix the chocolate into the meringue—less folding gives better marbling.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.
- Avoid making meringue on humid days if possible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
