Chocolate Hazelnut Meringue Cookies
Preheat the oven to 200(f) degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar & continue whisking to stiff peaks.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Fleischmann’s Corn Starch
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Method
Preheat the oven to 200(f) degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar & continue whisking to stiff peaks.
Add the cornstarch, cream of tartar & salt. Whisk until incorporated. Transfer mixture to piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe into evenly sized dollops on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake until light, crisp & airy, about 2 hours. Let cool completely.
To the flat side of the meringue add a smear of chocolate hazelnut spread. Add a second meringue to create a cookie sandwich. Repeat with additional meringues & enjoy!
