Fudgy Meringue Cookies

From BA 3/11
These rich treats aren't cookie-jar cookies—they're best the day they're made.
Makes about 16
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours (includes chilling time) Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (do not exceed 61% cacao; about 6 ounces), divided
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

test-kitchen tip
For perfect meringue, use room-temperature egg whites and super-clean equipment: Any trace of oil in the bowl or on the beaters could cause a meringue meltdown.

Preparation


Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Coat 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray. Place 1/2 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Cook in 15-second intervals until chocolate softens; stir until melted and smooth. Cool chocolate to lukewarm, about 10 minutes. Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch in small bowl to blend.

Using electric mixer, beat room-temperature egg whites, vanilla, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and cream of tartar in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1 cup sugar in 4 additions, beating just to blend after each addition. Continue to beat until meringue is thick and glossy like marshmallow creme, about 2 minutes longer. Beat in cocoa mixture. Fold in melted chocolate, then 1/2 cup chips.

Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing 3 inches apart. Bake cookies 7 minutes. Reverse sheets and bake until dry-looking and cracked, about 6 minutes. Cool cookies on sheets 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely.
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Nutritional Information
One cookie contains:
Calories (kcal) 101.9
%Calories from Fat 30.0
Fat (g) 3.4
Saturated Fat (g) 2.0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Carbohydrates (g) 19.3
Dietary Fiber (g) 1.2
Total Sugars (g) 16.8
Net Carbs (g) 18.1
Protein (g) 1.2
Sodium (mg) 26.8

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