Chokladbiskvier (Swedish Chocolate Meringue Cookies)

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My Swedish mother's cookie recipe is not easy, but the results are worth the effort! A delicate almond and meringue base layer is topped with chocolate buttercream, then glazed with dark chocolate. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 3 egg whites

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup blanched slivered almonds, finely ground

  • ¾ cup bread crumbs

Buttercream:

  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste

Glaze:

  • 5 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more as needed

Directions

  1. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until medium peaks form. Sprinkle in white sugar with mixer running; beat until thoroughly combined. Fold in ground almonds and bread crumbs until evenly combined. Let meringue batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Stir confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder together in a small bowl.

  4. Beat 1 cup butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar mixture in 2 to 3 additions, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract and salt until combined.

  5. Scoop meringue batter onto baking sheets in 2-tablespoon portions.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

  7. Flip each meringue cookie over; frost with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture. Arrange on a flat plate or baking sheet.

  8. Freeze meringue cookies until firm, 30 to 45 minutes.

  9. Combine semisweet chocolate and 6 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until glaze is smooth.

  10. Dip each cookie into the glaze, frosted-side down, until completely coated. Refrigerate or freeze until set.

Recipe Tip

A small sorbet scoop works great for portioning meringue batter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185 Calories
12g Fat
19g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 48mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.