Chocolate Almond Valentine Meringue Cookies
Delight your loved ones with these irresistibly light and crispy Chocolate Almond Valentine Meringue Cookies, a perfectly sweet and elegant treat for any romantic occasion. Made with silky egg whites whipped to glossy perfection, these melt-in-your-mouth meringues are delicately flavored with almond extract and finished with a touch of rich chocolate drizzle and crunchy sliced almonds. Shaped into charming hearts, they’re a show-stopping dessert that looks stunning yet is surprisingly simple to make. With just a handful of pantry ingredients and a little time in the oven, these gluten-free cookies are the perfect combination of beauty and flavor, making them an ideal homemade gift or festive addition to your Valentine’s Day dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 0.75 cup Chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating continuously. Increase the speed to high until stiff, glossy peaks form. This should take about 5–7 minutes.
Gently fold in the almond extract and a pinch of salt with a spatula until evenly incorporated.
Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe small, heart-shaped meringues onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. After the baking time, turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for an additional 1 hour to dry completely.
While the meringues are cooling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Once the meringues are cool, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies using a spoon or a piping bag. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top while the chocolate is still wet.
Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or place the cookies in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
Serve and enjoy your Chocolate Almond Valentine Meringue Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 379 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.8 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 294.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
