Guilt Free Chocolate Meringue Kisses
Indulge in a sweet treat without the guilt with these delightful Guilt-Free Chocolate Meringue Kisses. Made with just five simple ingredients—egg whites, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt—these airy, melt-in-your-mouth confections are the perfect low-calorie dessert or snack. With their irresistibly crisp texture and delicate chocolate flavor, these meringue cookies are naturally gluten-free and light enough to satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down. Plus, they’re easy to make in advance and store, making them a go-to for entertaining or an everyday indulgence. Ready in just over 1.5 hours (most of which is hands-off baking time), these heavenly chocolate meringue kisses prove that dessert can be delicious, elegant, and guilt-free—all at once!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites and salt. Using an electric mixer, start beating on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder over the meringue mixture. Add the vanilla extract and fold gently with a spatula until fully incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the meringue mixture.
Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip. Pipe small dollops (about 1 inch wide) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each kiss.
Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through. The meringues should be dry and crisp when done.
Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
Once fully cooled, store the chocolate meringue kisses in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 460 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 5% | |
*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.
