Meringue Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

Preparation Time:

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine egg whites and sugar. Beat until frothy and well-combined.
Add vanilla extract and continue to beat until the mixture becomes stiff and glossy.
Sift in the flour and fold it gently into the meringue mixture.
If using chocolate, fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
Drop the cookie dough by spoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cookies are golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: Each cookie contains approximately 250 calories (depending on the size of the cookies).
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 9g (including saturated fat)

Dish Characteristics:

These cookies are light, crispy, and have a sweet, vanilla flavor. The addition of chocolate gives them a rich and chocolatey taste.
Suitable for American taste as they are a classic dessert in many American households during festive occasions or weekend baking sessions.

User Comments:

"These cookies are so light and crispy! The perfect balance of sweet and vanilla flavor." - John Doe, New York.
"I added some chopped walnuts to this recipe and it was delicious! Highly recommended." - Jane Smith, California.
"Baked these for my family on Christmas Eve and they loved them! The chocolate made them even more special." - Michael Johnson, Texas.

Special Precautions and Tips:

Ensure that the egg whites are beaten until they are stiff and glossy to achieve the best texture of the cookies.
Use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking to the sheet while baking.
For best results, let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an air-tight container to maintain their crispness.