Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This is one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine's Day or make them as drop cookies for other occasions. Debbie Tilley, Riverview, Florida 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
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