Chocolate Meringue Swirl Cookies

Delightful chocolate meringue cookies with a swirl of rich cocoa and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 300F 150C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cocoa powder

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form

Gradually add the sugar and cocoa mixture to the egg whites, folding gently until well combined

Fold in the vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts if using

Spoon the cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds

Use a toothpick or skewer to create swirl patterns in each cookie

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cookies are crisp on the outside

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, the cookies are ready to be enjoyed!