Meringue ROLO® Cookies

  • Brand
  • Preparation time
    30 min
  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Number of servings
    8

Try our Pastry Chef's elevated take on the traditional chocolate cookie recipe: The Meringue ROLO® Cookies! 

The airy lightness of French meringue is beautifully contrasted by the gooey, caramel-filled ROLO® Mini pieces. This easy-to-recreate dessert recipe combines the classic French baking techniques of the meringue, with the comfort of a traditional chocolate chip cookie. 

Incorporate our Meringue ROLO® Cookie recipe into your gourmet café, dessert parlour, or high-end restaurant menu to offer your customers an elevated sweet treat!

Ingredients
  • Egg whites (fresh), 90g (3 pcs)
  • Salt, 1g (1 pinch)
  • Sugar, 200g
  • Cocoa powder, 14g (2 tbsp)
  • Mini ROLO® pieces, 272g (~1.5 cup)
  • Caramel extract, 2.5g (1/2 tsp)
Preparation
  • 1
    Preheat the convection oven at 275°F and place the rack in the middle of the oven.
  • 2
    Create the French meringue by whipping the egg whites in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, until foamy consistency forms.
  • 3
    Add in the salt, then slowly rain-in the sugar. Continue to whip until the meringue reaches stiff peaks and is shimmery/glossy in appearance.
  • 4
    Gently fold in the cocoa powder, mini ROLO® pieces, and caramel extract.
  • 5
    Using a #20 (for 8 large cookies) or #24 (for 12 small cookies), portion the meringue batter on to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at least 2 inches apart. Top with the additional mini ROLO pieces, 3 pieces per cookie.
  • 6
    Bake for 27 to 30 minutes or until the meringue is dried out on the outside and is hard to the touch.
  • 7
    Transfer to a wire rack, cool, and Enjoy your Chocolate ROLO®-chip Meringue Cookies!