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These cookies disappeared so fast they never made it into a jar. I can only remember my husband eating one — the rest were gone before he knew it.
They’re basically a type of meringue, though I hadn’t made meringues before trying this recipe. What I do know is they’re incredibly close to the chocolate chewies from Whole Foods, which I’ve been trying to recreate.
I ate mine the same way I eat those chewies: several at once because I just couldn’t stop.
The method is simple — whisk egg whites with cocoa and sugar until glossy and stiff, then fold in dark chocolate chips.
Fold in plenty of dark chocolate for extra richness.
Egg whites. Dark chocolate.
Technically a lighter treat — if you ignore the cup of sugar. Still, they feel indulgent and surprisingly delicate.
I dropped large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and put them in the oven for a very long, slow finish.
Important: these aren’t a quick fix. After placing the tray in a preheated oven, you turn the oven off and leave the cookies inside for eight hours without opening the door. That slow, gentle drying is what gives them a crisp exterior and a tender interior.
If you’re an oven-peeker like me, make these right before bedtime and let them sit overnight.
They bake up pretty and delicate — perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Sin City Cookies
2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
2 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Beat the egg whites with the sugar and cocoa until stiff peaks form and the mixture is shiny and smooth. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls onto a lined or lightly greased baking sheet.
Place the sheet in the hot oven, then turn the oven off and let the cookies sit undisturbed for 8 hours. Do not open the oven door during this time.
After they’ve dried slowly in the warm oven, remove and let cool before serving.
Enjoy — but if you’re aiming for six-pack abs, maybe limit yourself to a couple. 🙂
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