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Easy Forgotten Meringue Cookies with Chocolate Chips

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These light, ethereal meringue cookies are made with a clever oven trick: you bake them, turn off the heat, and forget them for hours. The result is a crisp exterior with a soft, marshmallowy center studded with mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (175g) mini semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • Optional: ½ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: ¼ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean, grease-free bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the egg whites and salt. Beat on medium speed until frothy, about 30 seconds.
  3. With mixer running on medium speed, add the sugar one tablespoon at a time, taking 2-3 minutes.
  4. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. The mixture should be smooth when rubbed between fingers.
  5. Add vanilla extract and beat on high for 15 seconds to incorporate.
  6. Remove bowl from mixer. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of meringue onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
  8. Place baking sheets in the preheated oven. Immediately turn the oven OFF. Do not open the oven door.
  9. Let cookies sit in the closed, turned-off oven for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Remove baking sheets from oven. Cookies should peel easily off parchment. If they stick, return to turned-off oven for another hour. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure bowl and whisk are completely grease-free. Room temperature egg whites are essential. Do not open the oven door during the drying process. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For humid climates, add a silica gel packet to the container.

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