chocolate air cookies with chocolate chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
• melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. let chocolate cool slightly while preparing the egg whites.
• beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks. stir cream of tartar into the egg whites.
• scoop some of the egg whites into the cooled melted chocolate and fold until smooth. fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining egg whites. stir chocolate chips into the mixture; drop by spoonful the prepared baking sheet.
• bake until cookies set in their centers, 10 to 15 minutes.