Meringue Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Crisp, light meringue cookies filled with chocolate chips, walnuts, and shredded coconut, then slowly dried in the residual heat of a switched-off oven. Makes about 16 cookies.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Place the egg white in a clean, dry mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks.
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Step 3
Continue beating while adding the sugar gradually. Add the vanilla and beat until the meringue is glossy and holds stiff peaks.
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Step 4
Add the chocolate chips, walnuts, and coconut. Fold gently with a silicone spatula just until evenly distributed.
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Step 5
Spoon 16 compact mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 3 cm between them.
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Step 6
Place the baking sheet on the center oven rack, immediately switch off the oven, and keep the door closed for 8 hours.
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Step 7
Lift the dried cookies from the parchment and serve, or place them in an airtight container once fully cool.