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    Double Chocolate Meringue Cookies

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Feb 8, 2018 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    Double Chocolate Meringue Cookies have a light, airy chocolate shell with a chewy chocolate surprise inside.  Decorate them with candy hearts and sprinkles for a delicious Valentine's Day treat!

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    double chocolate meringue cookies with candy hearts

    This is special post because I'm sharing one of my favorite cookie recipes and teaming up with some food blogger friends in support of a wonderful cause.

    Did you know that cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S.? There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. With less than 4% of the National Cancer Institute's budget going to all childhood cancer combined, I knew it was important for me to get involved.

    Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids' Cancer! Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies, Dixie Crystals, Mediavine and OXO , have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000!!!

    double chocolate meringue cookies on silicone baking sheet

    Thanks to many of you, we have reached our goal! But, you can still donate and help us make an even bigger difference! Donations will be accepted until March 1st.

    Donate here.

    Right before Christmas, I shared my grandma's recipe for meringue chocolate chip cookies, or Surprises, as she always called them. When you bite into the sweet meringue, you get a rich chocolate surprise!

    Since Valentine's Day is coming up, I thought it would fun to make chocolate meringue cookies, since I always associate chocolate with this particular holiday. Some people think of hearts,  flowers and jewelry, but I'm always about the chocolate!

    double chocolate meringue cookies with candy hears and sprinkles for valentine's day

    I only added a tablespoon of cocoa powder, so this isn't a super chocolaty cookie. It's just enough that you get a little taste of chocolate from the meringue and a deeper chocolate when you bite into it. And of course, we just had to add some sprinkles!

    These delicious double chocolate meringue cookies just melt in your mouth, and they have a tendency to disappear fast. I speak from experience!

    double chocolate meringue cookies with chocolate chips inside

    Tips for Making Meringue Cookies

    • Bowl and beaters should be completely clean and dry and free of any oily residue
    • Carefully separate egg whites from yolks to ensure no yolks mix in with the whites
    • Add sugar and cocoa powder in small amounts, and beat well in between
    • Meringue should be very stiff and form small “peaks” before you fold in the chocolate chips
    • Humidity may affect the consistency of the meringue

     Recipe for Double Chocolate Meringue Cookies

    double chocolate meringue cookies with candy hearts

    Double Chocolate Meringue Cookies

    Published by Dee
    Double chocolate meringue cookies are light and airy on the outside and filled with a semi sweet chocolate chip surprise inside. They're perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime you want a sweet chocolate treat!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine European American
    Servings 36
    Calories 22 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 egg whites
    • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 200 degrees
    • Add the egg whites, cream of tartar and sea salt to a large mixing bowl, and beat with hand mixer on high until foamy
    • Gradually beat in the sugar and cocoa powder, beating well in between
    • When egg whites are stiff enough to form stiff peaks and stay stiff, gently fold in the chocolate chips, using a spatula  
    • Use a tablespoon to scoop batter on baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets, and top with candy sprinkles, if desired
    • Bake for 45 minutes or until cookies are firm and lift off of baking sheets easily
    • Turn heat off, and allow to cool in oven
    • Store in tightly covered containers

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 22kcal
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    Check out these fabulous recipes from the following awesome bloggers!

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    Cherry Coconut Macaroons from Miranda of Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
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    No-Bake Chocolate Candy Cookies from Debi of Life Currents
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    Pillowy Soft Sugar Cookies from Stephie of Stephie Cooks
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    Red Velvet Donuts from Gwynn of Swirls of Flavor
    Brown Butter Panbanging Cookies from Marybeth of babysavers
    Gluten-Free Chocolate Kiss Cookies from Audrey of Mama Knows Gluten Free
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    Rose Meringue Cookies from Kirsten of Comfortably Domestic
    Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Curry from Shashi of Savory Spin
    Food Bloggers' Valentine's Event from Sarah of Sarah Cooks the Books
    Cream Wafer Cookies from Kelly of Live Laugh Rowe
    White Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies from Wanda of My Sweet Zepol
    Raspberry Fudge Cookies from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
    Raspberry Cookies from Courtney of Know Your Produce
    Syltkakor Raspberry Jam Cookies from Megan of Stetted
    No-Bake Chocolate Tart from Rachel of Rachel Cooks
    Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies from Angela of About a Mom
    Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies from Lisa of TasteCookSip
    Chai Latte Shortbread Hearts from Sue of It's Okay to Eat the Cupcake
    Soft and Sweet Sugar Cookie Bars from Carlee of Cooking With Carlee
    Strawberry and Cream Cookies from Ashley of A Cup of Charming
    Cherry Cream Cheese Cookies from Lisa of Blogghetti
    Galete Waffle Cookies from Shaina of Food for My Family
    Almond Shortbread Cookies from Denise of addicted 2 recipes
    Easy Strawberry Fudge from Chrysa of Thrifty Jinxy
    Valentine's Day Mug Hug Cookies from Aimee of Southern From Scratch
    Doughnut Sandwich Cookies from Bree of Baked Bree
    Chocolate Nutella Cookies from Melissa of Modern Honey
    Easy Crinkle Cookies from Amy of The Nifty Foodie
    Chocolate Sugar Cookies from Becca of The Salted Cookie
    Love Cake from Sara of Confectionary Tales

    Have a sweet day, friends!

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    1. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      February 13, 2018 at 4:28 am

      What a great treat! This will surely be a hit with my husband and kids!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        February 13, 2018 at 7:06 am

        Thanks, Sandra! My kids absolutely loved these cookies!

    2. Gwynn says

      February 11, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      Nothing better than chocolate except double chocolate....bonus! Happy to be part of this great cause with you Dee!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 13, 2018 at 7:05 am

        Thanks, Gwynn! Same here, and I'm always happy to help. 🙂

    3. Allyson Zea says

      February 09, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      How fun are these!? My kids are going to LOVE them!

      Reply
    4. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      February 09, 2018 at 8:29 am

      So adorable! Such a cute and yummy cookies! Thanks for this!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Sabrina says

      February 09, 2018 at 7:20 am

      These cookies look delicious and such an important cause! What a wonderful way to get involved and help.

      Reply
    6. Jen says

      February 09, 2018 at 7:17 am

      My boys are going to get a kick out of these surprise cookies! We all love chocolate so I know they'll be a winner.

      Reply
    7. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      February 09, 2018 at 1:16 am

      WOW!! These cookies sound amazing!! I can't wait to try them!

      Reply
    8. Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says

      February 08, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      How sweet are these? I love how airy they are!

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      • Dee says

        February 08, 2018 at 8:11 pm

        Thanks, Dorothy. I love the texture, but they're so addicting! 🙂

    9. Amanda says

      February 08, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      Such a great cause and these cookies are fabulous!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        February 08, 2018 at 8:11 pm

        Thanks! I'm just happy I got to participate this year. 🙂

    10. Fabby says

      February 08, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      Yay, they look amazing and I wish I had a couple of them right now !
      Thank you for sharing the recipe. Hope you visit for a piece of chocolate cake.
      Hugs,
      Fabby

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 08, 2018 at 8:12 pm

        Thanks, Fabby. I would love a piece of chocolate cake!

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