Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 365°F (185°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, mixing until it all comes together like a lovely dough.
Baking
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
- Place them on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Meringue preparation
- Let the cookies cool completely after baking.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
- Beat the egg whites with a splash of lemon juice until they reach a foamy stage.
- Heat the sugar mixture until it reaches 230°F-235°F.
- Gradually pour the hot syrup into the egg whites while mixing until you achieve stiff peaks.
Assembly
- Carefully pipe the meringue onto the cooled cookies.
- Allow them to dry for an hour.
Chocolate tempering
- Melt two-thirds of your chocolate over a double boiler.
- Add seed chocolate until the mixture cools to around 86°F-87°F.
Coating and setting
- Dip your meringue domes into the tempered chocolate, then let them set at room temperature.
Notes
Make the cookie dough and meringue a day ahead for even better flavor. Ensure that your mixing bowl is free from grease or fat when whipping egg whites. Consider adding cocoa powder to the dough for a richer chocolate flavor.
