MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE COOKIES
Mint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies are light, a little bit crunchy, and packed with mint flavor. Add some chocolate chips to make unique cookies that look as good as they taste!
Servings: 50 servings
Calories: 35kcal
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp mint extract
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 6-8 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, mint extract, and food coloring until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar a tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes.
- Very gently fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch.
- Turn the oven off and leave the meringues in the oven for 90 minutes.
- Transfer the meringues to wire racks and then store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg