Chocolate Meringue Stars Cookie Recipe
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Chocolate Meringue Stars are a delicious cookie with a soft center and a nice little crunch on the outside. They are pretty to look at and easy to make!
My husband John has always loved meringue. For birthday desserts he usually requests a pie topped with meringue. Nine times out of ten it’s a Pineapple Cream Pie. John’s mother often made him meringue cookies which John Loves (the capital L on love is intentional). To me, they are a little boring. I can take them or leave them. That is until I tried Chocolate Meringue Stars.
When I made my Caramelized Pear Kolaches, I had leftover egg whites that I plopped in the fridge for another day. Looking for a way to use them, I came across a recipe for Chocolate Meringue Stars. They looked so easy to put together. I knew John would love them too. Did you know that chocolate is what keeps our love strong? We often bond over chocolate.
These little gems came out so pretty and they are delicious. Now, I’d rather take them than leave them.
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Chocolate Meringue Stars Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3 egg whites room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa sifted
Glaze
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or squares
- 1 tbsp shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Sift cocoa over egg whites and gently fold until combined. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip (#1M or #8b). Pipe 1 1/4 inch stars on a baking sheet. O.k. to crowd but don't touch.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a rack.
- In a microwave or double boiler, melt semi-sweet chocolate with shortening. Stir until smooth. Dip 1/2 of each cookie in the chocolate and place on parchment or wax paper to set.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
I love a great cookie and these are great cookies. Here are a few more of my favorites!
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Anything meringue takes me back to when I was young. The addition of the chocolate is a bonus
I think my kids would love these! I’ve been wanting to make meringue cookies and think these would be perfect!
Thank you. My husband loves them and they’re so easy to make.
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They look so delicious and beautiful too!
Thank you Sarah!
Simple but elegant and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by Liz!
These look incredibly delicious! I must make them, fab blog! Photography is great!
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Thank you Amy! I love your header. Did you take that picture yourself?
Hi Julie, your photos are great! I love chocolate, I’ll try this recipe.
Thank you Elizabeth! I am working on my photography. I take about 100 shots and hope to get a couple good ones. 🙂
Oh my !! these look perfect <3