A friend at work brought in cookies that she made with egg whites and black walnuts... they were called Black Walnut Meringue cookies. I LOVE meringue. Don't even care to eat the pie that it might be attached to, just want the meringue! We were talking "cookies" and thought this recipe would be even better with.... chocolate! So, I came home did a search and found this recipe. Made them during our latest ice storm and we all loved them, so I had to share the recipe here.
Meringue always reminds me of Grandma Denny and Granny. They always had the best chocolate pies with even better meringue on top! I loved it when it would get a little too brown...yum that was the best!
I made these cookies again tonight, but this time I used Splenda instead of sugar. This makes the calories and the carbs even less. Not sure the exact carb count with Splenda, but guessing around 7 instead of 10.
- Prep: 20 min. + standing Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 3 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons finely crushed almonds or walnuts, optional
Directions
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Beat in cocoa. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert # 806 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with meringue. Pipe 1-1/2-in. hearts 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
Editor's Note: Meringue can be dropped by rounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 43 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 32 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
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