The Chewiest Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Makes 16 INGREDIENTS 170g NESTLÉ Aero for Baking, broken into pieces 2 large egg whites 1 ml cream of tartar ½ tsp vanilla essence ½ tsp salt ¼ cup brown sugar Serving suggestion: NESTLÉ Hot Chocolate METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180° and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place the NESTLÉ Aero for Baking chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is melted.

3. In a large bowl, add the egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla essence and salt. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add in the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

4. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the eggs until combined. *Chef’s Tip: Avoid overmixing to prevent the egg whites from losing air.

5. Use a tablespoon to spoon the batter onto a baking sheet, allowing space between each for the cookies to spread during baking. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until crackly on the top but chewy on the inside. Allow to cool before serving alongside a mug of NESTLÉ Hot Chocolate and ENJOY!

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