Double Chocolate Meringues (19 cals per cookie!)

aawh
aawh Posts: 96 Member
edited September 25 in Recipes
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:

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  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    bump
  • MaysMom
    MaysMom Posts: 103 Member
    bump
  • JNALTBK
    JNALTBK Posts: 136 Member
    Thanks. Chocolate ... yum!
  • heyitsmekatie
    heyitsmekatie Posts: 544 Member
    ahhh, very nice. these look like the super expensive mrs. meringues cookies. thanks for the recipe!
  • tolygal
    tolygal Posts: 602 Member
    bump - sounds yummy! Thanks!
  • dmb0174
    dmb0174 Posts: 31
    Bumpity Bump Bump! these could really help me at those times I am craving chocolate... look yummy... THANKS!!
  • cnjbarry
    cnjbarry Posts: 91 Member
    agreed bump
  • HerbieSue
    HerbieSue Posts: 288
    hard to find meringue cookies, thanks!
  • aawh
    aawh Posts: 96 Member
    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
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    Thank you Thank you! :heart:
  • Losershawn
    Losershawn Posts: 152
    Can't wait to try it!
  • jocelyne2
    jocelyne2 Posts: 271 Member
    Bump ...grrrrr :grumble: I have no choc chips
  • robinaddison
    robinaddison Posts: 232 Member
    Yum!!
  • skinnyhopes
    skinnyhopes Posts: 402 Member
    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
    EmilyJ1979 Posts: 144 Member
    bump....what is cream of tartar??
  • jovie929
    jovie929 Posts: 20
    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
    Jayshelle416 Posts: 22
    omg BUMP. this sounds yummy imma go make them now. seriously im in
  • cathcakey
    cathcakey Posts: 288 Member
    Looks like a great recipe!!
  • cruncher
    cruncher Posts: 9
    Bump
  • danniibella
    danniibella Posts: 23 Member
    Bump...will try these later cant wait :smile:
  • ej223
    ej223 Posts: 20
    bump
  • texas2010
    texas2010 Posts: 1
    My first post - these sound great! Thanks!
  • jchecks
    jchecks Posts: 133
    bump!
  • sotypical
    sotypical Posts: 19 Member
    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
    clohessy Posts: 394 Member
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  • RNewton4269
    RNewton4269 Posts: 663 Member
    Oooh I love meringues. Buy them from a Polish bakery here all the time..and they are yummy! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    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
    aawh Posts: 96 Member
    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
    lolabugs Posts: 141
    bump
  • 3kidsin3years
    3kidsin3years Posts: 116 Member
    Might have to give these a try! =)
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