How to Make Schokoladenmakronen (Gluten-Free Christmas Chocolate Meringues) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas is a time for indulgence, and what better way to treat yourself and your loved ones than with a batch of decadent Schokoladenmakronen, or gluten-free Christmas chocolate meringues? These sweet, airy morsels are the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with the rich flavor of dark chocolate to satisfy all your holiday cravings.

Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply want to add a bit of sweetness to your holiday season, these Schokol...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dark chocolate
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 21 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 meringues

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Grate dark chocolate with a fine grater (such as Microplane®) into a bowl.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla sugar gradually, continuing to beat. Sift cocoa powder over grated chocolate; fold mixture with a spatula carefully into the egg whites.
  • Use 2 teaspoons to place little mounds of chocolate mixture 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are dried on the outside and slightly darkened on the bottom, about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies.
  • Allow to cool on the baking sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then carefully transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    24 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 12mg