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Published: Oct 21, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Chocolate Meringue Cookies

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Small chocolate star shaped cookies.

A very light and elegant meringue cookie that melts in your mouth and will satisfy your sweet tooth. These chocolate meringue cookies are gluten free and have less than 15 calories per cookie!

Add these cookies to your holiday cookie tray or make whenever you want something light and delicious!

A cake stand filled with small meringue cookies.
Table of Contents
Meringues
Key ingredients
Tip
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Recipe Faqs
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Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Meringues

There's just no such thing as too many cookies! At least that's true in my book! I like having a variety of cookies and during the holidays I love creating several different types of cookies for everyone to try.

These cookies are not only delicious, but they are gluten free and only have a handful of calories - just 13 per cookie. The cookies are small but they leave you feeling satisfied. And since each cookie only has a few calories, go ahead and have two!

You can make these chocolate meringue cookies ahead of time and as long as they are stored in an airtight container, they'll still be light and airy.

If you love meringues, you might also want to try these Peppermint Meringues.

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making meringue cookies with cocoa powder.
  • Egg whites - best if at room temperature
  • Sugar - granulated sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder - use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, not dutch processed
  • Cream of tartar - helps create stability with the egg whites

Tip

  • Don't toss those egg yolks! Instead, freeze them to use later. Check out how to freeze fresh chicken eggs.

Step by step directions

  • Place egg whites in a mixing bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the whisk attachment
  • When egg whites become foamy, add cream of tartar
  • Whisk until soft peaks are formed
Foamy egg whites in a mixer.
Meringue in a stand mixer.
  • With mixer running at high speed, slowly add sugar
  • Continue whipping until stiff peaks are formed
  • Sift cocoa powder into meringue and gently fold in until all cocoa powder is mixed
Sifting cocoa powder into a bowl.
Folding cocoa powder into meringue.
  • Once cocoa powder is fully mixed add to a piping bag
  • Pipe 1 - 1 ½ inch stars onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Mixed chocolate meringue.
Piping meringue stars onto parchment paper.
  • Bake in a preheated 300° oven for 45-60 minutes
Piped meringue on a cookie sheet.
Baked meringues on a baking sheet.

Recipe tips

  • When separating eggs, make certain there isn't any yolk that accidentally gets in with the whites
  • Use a stand mixer with a whisk when possible. A hand mixer can also be used, but the mixing time will take longer. You could also use a hand whisk, but you might need muscles like Popeye!
  • Use a clean, dry mixing bowl
  • Be certain to pipe the cookies right away. Waiting may cause the batter to deflate
  • Instead of piping you could also spoon a dollop of meringue onto the baking sheet
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to bake meringues
  • The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meringues and the humidity
  • Meringues are done when they easily lift off the parchment paper and are light. The cooking is actually drying out the meringues. They should be light and airy throughout.
  • Store cooled meringues in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Recipe Faqs

Why are my meringues chewy?

When meringues are chewy it's because they weren't cooked all the way through or they have become damp.

Place the meringues back into a 300° oven for 10 minutes and see if they are crispier.

How long will meringues last?

The meringues will last for up to two weeks when stored in an airtight container.

Can I freeze meringue cookies?

These cookies do not freeze well.

More delicious cookie recipes

  • Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  • Chocolate Macaroon Cookies
  • Cranberry Swirl Cookies
  • Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Three small meringue cookies on a plate.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Be certain to check out all my delicious cookie recipes.

  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies
  • Ginger Cookies
  • Peppermint Meringues
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
A cake stand filled with small meringue cookies.

Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Kathy
A light and airy meringue cookie that will melt in your mouth
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Cookie
Cuisine American
Servings 35 cookies
Calories 13 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping Bag
  • Star Tip #2D
  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Place egg whites in a mixing bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the whisk attachment
    2 egg whites
  • When egg whites become foamy, add cream of tartar
    ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Whisk on high speed until soft peaks are formed and then slowly add sugar while whisking
    ½ cup sugar
  • Continue whipping until stiff peaks are formed
  • Sift cocoa powder into meringue and gently fold in until all cocoa powder is mixed
    2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pipe 1 - 1 ½ inch stars onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Bake in a preheated 300° oven for 45-60 minutes
  • Cookies are done when they pull off easily from the parchment paper and they are light and airy and dried all the way through

Notes

  • When separating eggs, make certain there isn't any yolk that accidentally gets in with the whites
  • Use a stand mixer with a whisk when possible. A hand mixer can also be used, but the mixing time will take longer. You could also use a hand whisk, but you might need muscles like Popeye!
  • Use a clean, dry mixing bowl
  • Be certain to pipe the cookies right away. Waiting may cause the meringues to deflate
  • Instead of piping you could also spoon a dollop of meringue onto the baking sheet
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to bake meringues
  • The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meringues and the humidity
  • Meringues are done when they easily lift off the parchment paper and are light. The cooking is actually drying out the meringues. They should be light and airy throughout.
  • Store cooled meringues in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    October 25, 2021 at 4:43 am

    5 stars
    Ooo - I like this idea, Kathy! I've made meringue cookies several times, and they're always a favorite here. But I've never thought to make a chocolate version with cocoa powder. How fun would it be to make an assortment of meringue cookies for a plate...say for a holiday party? Great idea!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 25, 2021 at 7:18 am

      I think a variety is always a great idea! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Valentina says

    October 24, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    Kathy, I love homemade meringues, and this recipe sounds great. I will definitely give them a go. Perfect for my (chocolate) sweet tooth, and for my chocolate-loving, gluten-free son. 🙂 ~Valentina

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 25, 2021 at 7:18 am

      These cookies sound perfect for him!

      Reply

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