Chocolate Meringue Cookies (1.5 cals)
originally from user daintylilbug (deactivated)
Per cookie: 1.5 calories
Whole batch: 35 calories
Ingredients:
2 egg whites
¼-½ cup sugar or sweetener
½ tablespoon cocoa powder (I used a super dark Dutch Process cocoa, you can also leave out this if you prefer vanilla)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 250F
Begin to whip egg whites in a bowl, adding in vanilla extract and salt when the eggs begin to get frothy
Once egg whites stiffen up slightly, add your sweetener. Add according to your preference. (I used about ¼ cup because I prefer darker chocolate)
Whip and add in cocoa powder
Stop when the egg whites form stiff peaks, and you can turn the bowl upside down without the egg white mixture moving
Make small, inch or so wide dollops of the meringue on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. (If you’re extra af like me, use a fancy piping bag and tip uwu)
Place in your oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, before turning off the oven and leaving them in there to cool down with it for at least an hour. Do not open the oven door until the time is up.
Take them out, and bam! You got yourself some nice and crunchy lil boyos for you to enjoy.
I got 24 cookies out of this recipe, and the calories for each will vary depending on how big you make them. I really hope somebody tries this recipe and enjoys it! I know I sure did 🌸