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Springtime Forgotten Meringue Cookies with Chocolate Chips

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Light, airy meringue cookies with mini chocolate chips that are baked using residual oven heat. A simple, gluten-free spring treat with a crisp exterior and marshmallowy center.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, combine the room temperature egg whites and cream of tartar. Mix on medium speed until frothy and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. With the mixer running on medium-high, add the sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue beating until all sugar is incorporated, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Increase speed to high and beat until the meringue is glossy and forms stiff peaks, about 5-7 minutes total. The meringue should feel silky smooth between your fingers.
  5. With the mixer on low, add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix just until combined, about 10 seconds.
  6. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped. Pipe 1.5-inch rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  8. Place both baking sheets in the preheated oven. Immediately turn the oven OFF. Do not open the door. Let the cookies sit in the cooling oven for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
  9. After the minimum 4 hours (or overnight), remove the baking sheets from the oven. The cookies should peel easily off the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing.

Notes

Do not open the oven door during the cooling process. Humidity is the enemy of meringue; make on a dry day. Room temperature eggs are essential. Cream of tartar is non-negotiable for stability. Mini chocolate chips distribute better and don’t sink.

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