Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar while continuing to whip. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until meringues are dry and firm.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 meringue cookie):
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Light and airy
- Sweet and crunchy
- Perfect for a dessert or snack
User Comments:
- "These meringue cookies were absolutely delicious. They were so light and airy, and they had just the right amount of sweetness. I loved the chocolate chips and walnuts, too!" - Sarah
- "I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!" - John
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them!" - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the egg whites are room temperature before whipping. This will help them whip up more easily.
- Don't overbeat the egg whites. If they're overbeaten, the meringues will be tough and chewy.
- Bake the meringues until they're dry and firm. If they're not baked long enough, they'll be soft and chewy.
