Chocolate Meringue Stars

Name: Chocolate Meringue Stars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 egg whites; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; GLAZE:; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon shortening

These light, delicate chewy cookies sure make for merry munching. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the kids away from them long enough to get any on the cookie tray. -Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado

Ingredients

3 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
GLAZE:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently fold in cocoa.
Insert a #8b large open star tip into a pastry bag; fill half full with meringue. Pipe stars, about 1-1/4 in. in diameter, or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from paper; cool on wire racks.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookies halfway into glaze; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 40 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Meringue Stars in Taste of Home December/January 1998

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2124arizona

Jun 25, 2017

I usually don't care for meringue cookies, but these are good!!
srandles1963

Dec 10, 2015

I've tried twice to make these, each time after I add the cocoa, it breaks. I added it by folding, then tried beating. Both times it broke. Had to throw it out.
aicenhour

Oct 31, 2013

My meringue cookies did not turn out right. I think maybe we needed to lower the temp? I have a gas oven... Sometimes I think that makes a difference. Will try again! I had been looking for a recipe like this because I used to buy low fat meringue cookies at the grocery store and we all really liked them :)
ShannyGirl

Dec 18, 2012

good but very crunchy
BakinGymnast

Dec 22, 2011

These are very good! They somehow remind me of hot cocoa! Very easy to make and look amazing!
md3boys

Dec 20, 2011

I was confused by the "add salt" in the directions when no salt was listed in the ingredients. I added 1/8 tsp. of cream of tartar instead, and they turned out great!
annsway1

Aug 18, 2011

I subbed all the sugar for Splenda, didn't decorate with the chocolate on top, used a ziplock back with the corner cup off to squeeze out the meringue. Delicious,low cal, diabetic cookie. Yummm
levick20

Mar 7, 2011

I made these for the first time over Christmas and they were a big hit! I didn't have cake decorating tips so I used a ziplock baggie and sliced off the end. I also made this recipe for Valentine's day without the coca an added red food coloring before forming them into hearts! They turned out cute and were eaten up :)
amj_baker

Dec 23, 2010

SO yummy.
Phyllis_Cole

Apr 20, 2010

I've seen meringue cookies and always thought they'd be difficult to make - these are very easy. And, they taste good, even if they aren't dipped in chocolate. My husband didn't care for them because it was like eating nothing, but everyone else has raved about them. Would also make a great decoration on a cake. Having egg whites at room temperature will help them form peaks quicker. Yes, I'll make them again - I lost the original recipe and have been frantically searching for it on the internet.

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