Double Chocolate Meringues (19 cals per cookie!)

aawh

Just made these and they are amazing, tastes like a brownie on the inside!


Double Chocolate Meringues

3 egg whites (at room temp)
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Beat egg whites with a mixer in a clean glass or metal bowl until foamy.

Add cream of tartar and vanilla extract. Beat until soft peaks form.

Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time and beat until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold in cocoa powder, then chocolate chips. Be sure not to over mix and break down the egg white mixture.

Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets.

Bake 25-30 minutes, until tops are dry and crisp. Cool. Store in an air tight container.



I got 39 regular size cookies out of the batch. So the nutrition per cookie came out to be: 19 cals, 4 carbs, 0 protein, 0 fat, 3 sugar



Here is the link to the original recipe that I modified - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/chocolate-meringue-cookies/Detail.aspx

Pic from allrecipes:

eating4balance

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MaysMom

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JNALTBK

Thanks. Chocolate ... yum!

heyitsmekatie

ahhh, very nice. these look like the super expensive mrs. meringues cookies. thanks for the recipe!

tolygal

bump - sounds yummy! Thanks!

dmb0174

Bumpity Bump Bump! these could really help me at those times I am craving chocolate... look yummy... THANKS!!

cnjbarry

agreed bump

HerbieSue

hard to find meringue cookies, thanks!

aawh

I had never tasted meringues before and I am really surprised how yummy and rich they are! They do not taste like a low calorie substitute for a treat!

These were super easy to make too! I think next time I will even try using 1/3 cup of sugar instead of 1/2 because they are pretty sweet.

PegasusDeb

Thank you Thank you!

Losershawn

Can't wait to try it!

jocelyne2

Bump ...grrrrr :grumble: I have no choc chips

robinaddison

Yum!!

skinnyhopes

They look awesome and I want to make them, but I don't have cream of tartar. What would happen if I left it out or what can I substitute for it?

EmilyJ1979

bump....what is cream of tartar??

jovie929

19 cals? I'M IN!! These will be perfect for Easter-- I think I'll make the and surprise my fam. My aunt is also on her own weight loss journey, so it will be nice for the both of us to be able to munch on some of these cookies, guilt-free!

Jayshelle416

omg BUMP. this sounds yummy imma go make them now. seriously im in

cathcakey

Looks like a great recipe!!

cruncher

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danniibella

Bump...will try these later cant wait

ej223

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texas2010

My first post - these sound great! Thanks!

jchecks

bump!

sotypical

They look awesome and I want to make them, but I don't have cream of tartar. What would happen if I left it out or what can I substitute for it?

You can use a splash of lemon juice instead.
I bake a lot and never use the cream of tarter just a bit of lemon juice, but you probably could do without it if you don't have either.

clohessy

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RNewton4269

Oooh I love meringues. Buy them from a Polish bakery here all the time..and they are yummy! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

jr1985

These sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing! Has anyone ever tried them with the liquid egg white substitute and splenda instead of sugar? If so how did that turn out?

aawh

I believe the cream of tartar helps to add volume and stiffen the egg whites. I've heard you can use lemon juice instead and there are also recipes that don't use either.

Egg beaters or liquid egg whites do not work for meringues (says so on the carton I think) but splenda shouldn't be a problem.

lolabugs

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3kidsin3years

Might have to give these a try!