Meringue Cookies With Chips Espresso Food

MERINGUE COOKIES WITH CHIPS & ESPRESSO

Steps:

• Place oven rack in the center of the oven, preheat the oven to 300 deg. some have used 250. line baking sheet with parchment paper, set to the side.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg white and salt until frothy this will take about 1 minute
• With the machine on medium-high speed gradually add the sugar about 1 tablespoon at a time, add the cream of tarter, vanilla and espresso powder. Increase speed to high and beat until the mixture is thick and holds a stiff peak this will take between 3-5 minutes.
• Using a spatula fold in the chocolate chips then drop 1/4 - 1/2 cup ( I used a large spoon) of the mixture onto the prepared sheet about 2 inches apart. bake for 30 minutes
• Rotate the pan and bake for another 30 minutes, turn oven off and allow the meringues to cool completely while still in the oven this will take about 2 hours. store in airtight container.
• my research shows a few changes to this receipe. some cook it at 400 for 40 minutes, but most complain they burn after 30 min. some cook it at 250. I also noted a lot of these call for instant espresso powder I did not and have seen others that do not call for the instant, the other day I used Starbucks brand expresso in my brownies I will have to look at the bag in the store to see if it was instant or not but I do not think it was, I will get back to you on that matter, I am beginning to wonder if all espressos are in fact instant. You can even add cocoa powder & chips, lastly i have seen regular sugar replaced with powdered

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MERINGUE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Combine egg whites, espresso, vanilla extract, and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until egg whites begin to form soft peaks, about 2 minutes. Slowly mix in sugar and stevia powder. Continue to beat until meringue becomes glossy and stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold cocoa powder, cacao nibs, and coffee grounds into the meringue. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tops start to turn golden and crispy, about 30 minutes.

ESPRESSO MERINGUE COOKIES

Steps:

• Adjust oven racks to divide oven into thirds. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add sugar, l tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add espresso and vanilla, beat until well blended.
• Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper ; secure to the baking sheets with masking tape. Drop batter by level tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. Top each mound with 1 coffee bean. Sprinkle evenly with cocoa. Bake at 250 degrees F. for 2 hours or until dry. (Meringues are done when the surface is dry and meringues can be removed from paper without sticking to fingers). Turn oven off, and partially open the oven door; leave meringues in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; carefully remove meringues from paper. Cool completely on wire racks. Note: Do not use egg substitute in place of egg whites.

ESPRESSO CHIP MERINGUES

Steps:

• *Can be found at specialty cooking stores
• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and salt until frothy, about 1 minute. With the machine on medium-high speed, gradually add the sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Add the cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and espresso powder. Increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture is thick and holds stiff peaks, about 3 to 5 minutes. Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips. Drop 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 30 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake for another 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool completely while still in the oven, about 2 hours.
• Store airtight in a plastic container for up to 4 days.
• Cook's Note: The meringue mixture can also be placed in a pasty bag fitted with a large, plain tip (recommended: Ateco # 9808) and piped onto the baking sheet.