Black and white chocolate chip meringue cookies are a delightful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Light and airy, they practically dissolve on the tongue, are low in fat, naturally gluten-free, and surprisingly easy to make. These cookies get even better with time when stored in an airtight container—chewy the next day and even chewier after that. For best results, make sure your mixing bowl and utensils are spotless, your egg whites are at room temperature, and you use a metal bowl for whipping.
Black and White Chocolate Chip Meringues
Some classic meringue varieties that I love are chocolate chip clouds, sprinkle-dipped meringues, coconut meringues, and peppermint meringues. Each offers a slightly different texture or flavor twist while keeping that signature cloud-like lightness.
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Now, for a simple, reliable meringue cookie recipe. These black and white chocolate chip meringue cookies are forgiving and make a lovely, light dessert or snack. They freeze well for longer storage and are perfect to prepare ahead of time for parties or holiday baking.
Black and White Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies
Yield: 30 cookies | Serving size: 1 cookie
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 40 mins | Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick silicone mat.
- In a clean, dry metal bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, a little at a time, while continuing to beat. Add the vanilla and keep beating until the whites hold stiff peaks, the sugar is fully dissolved, and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in both the white and dark chocolate chips, taking care not to deflate the meringue.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or just until the meringues are dry to the touch. They should not brown significantly—cook until they are set and crisp on the outside.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They maintain a lovely texture for several days and often become chewier over time.
Notes
- Makes about 30 cookies.
- This recipe is adapted from a classic chocolate chip cloud meringue variation and scaled for a balanced mix of white and dark chips.
- For the best volume and texture, ensure that no trace of yolk or oil gets into the egg whites and that your bowl and beaters are grease-free.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free. If you need a dairy-free version, choose dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition (per cookie)
- Calories: 55.6 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 2.1 g (Saturated fat: 1 g)
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Sugar: 7.9 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
Final note
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