Meringue ROLO® Cookies
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
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1Preheat the convection oven at 275°F and place the rack in the middle of the oven.
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2Create the French meringue by whipping the egg whites in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, until foamy consistency forms.
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3Add in the salt, then slowly rain-in the sugar. Continue to whip until the meringue reaches stiff peaks and is shimmery/glossy in appearance.
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4Gently fold in the cocoa powder, mini ROLO® pieces, and caramel extract.
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5Using 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.
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6Bake for 27 to 30 minutes or until the meringue is dried out on the outside and is hard to the touch.
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7Transfer to a wire rack, cool, and Enjoy your Chocolate ROLO®-chip Meringue Cookies!