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Light & Crispy Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies

Delicate, airy meringue cookies with crisp edges and mini chocolate chips that melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue
  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup mini chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and continue beating.
  3. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract, then gently fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pipe or spoon meringue onto baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 90 minutes until dry and crisp.
  7. Turn off oven and let cookies cool inside completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.