Nutella + coffee is a match made in heaven in these delicious coffee Nutella meringue cookies!
The last time I was at my parent’s house (which I still refer to as ‘home’ for some reason), my dad pulled out an old box.
In it was all of the stories I had written as a child. There was the story about Little Penguin, where he climbed up one side of Mount Everest, then slid down the other side of it on his backpack.
There were also some pretty hilarious ‘family newspapers’ where I had reported about the ‘massacre in the compost’, the time when our cat got ahold of some mice. This was followed by a courtroom trial, where a mouse from MAC (mice against cats) gave a speech. There was a cat psychiatrist pleading insanity. But in the end, I think Boots had to do some hard time…sorry, Boots! You do the crime, you serve the time 😉
It was pretty funny to read, and reminded me of why I started a blog…not just for the delicious food, but for the fun and creative writing outlet! I’m wondering if I should re-start the family newspaper…what do you think? Aren’t you just dying to hear of the war that is currently brewing: Ben versus the crows nesting in our backyard?
Well, today on this fine and beautiful Tuesday, I have some caffeinated and chocolated treats for you.
This was actually plan B…Plan A bubbled over, set off the smoke detector, woke a sleeping baby, and then had the nerve to turn out overcooked on the outside and raw on the inside. We are not on speaking terms at the moment.
Anyway, plan B (aka: coffee Nutella meringue cookies) tastes much better than plan A!
So here’s to plan B! Delicious coffee-flavored Nutella meringue cookies, slightly crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Slathered with Nutella, and sandwiched with another meringue.
So this here is a 2 for the price of 1 Nutella meringue cookie. Aka: my kind of cookie! Also making this ‘my kind of cookie’ is the presence of coffee. And chocolate. Definitely my kind of cookie.
Happy Tuesday!
Coffee Nutella Meringue Cookies
Ingredients
Coffee Meringues
- 4 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons espresso powder
Assembly
- 1/2 cup Nutella
Instructions
Coffee Meringues
- Pre-heat oven to 300°F.
- Using a stand mixer, beat egg whites until frothy and form soft peaks (ie: sink back into the bowl), around one minute on high.
- Add the cream of tartar, and mix on high for 1 more minute.
- Add the sugar one tablespoon at a time over the course of 5 more minutes. Peaks should be stiff by now (ie: don't sink back down into the bowl).
- Scrape sides of bowl and mix until sugar is dissolved into the egg whites.
- Add the espresso powder, and mix for another minute or so, until espresso powder has dissolved.
- Using an incing bag fitted with a 1M tip, form 1.5-2 inch circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 300°F, then reduce temperature to 200°F and bake for another 15 minutes.
- At this point, turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Allow meringues to cool in the oven for another 30 minutes-1 hour. Meringues should not stick to the parchment.
Looks delish! Sugar – crystal or icing? Thanks.
Thanks so much, Vladi! I used just regular granulated sugar, but I have seen other recipes use icing sugar. I believe either will work.
I definitely think you start up your family newspaper again! Sounds like you wrote some great stories when you were little! These meringue sandwiches look gorgeous, Denise! I’m practically addicted to Nutella and coffee, so it’s like these were made just for me! Love them!
Ha ha, thanks, Gayle! It was hilarious to read over…like where do those ideas even come from?!
I love that those stories are saved! I feel like all of my childhood projects are thrown away. You should save those stories. Turn them into a little kids book for Kai: )
These meringue cookie sandwiches sound so good! Pretty soon we are going to have more eggs that we know what to do with, meringues was definitely one of my ideas to use them up. Love the coffee and nutella!
I remember wondering why my dad was saving them…now I’m so glad he did! Thanks, Natalie!
I don’t think it matters how old we get, I think we will always refer to our parents house as “home” there is just something really comforting about it! And I am craving these beautiful cookies now! I think these would be so perfect for a bridal shower!
You’re totally right, Annie! Home will always be my parent’s house! Thanks!
Hooray for Plan B. . Nutella + coffee is a match made in heaven indeed! These meringue cookies are gorgeous!!!!!
Thanks, Alice! It was definitely better than plan A!
Wow, these look so incredible Denise! I’m loving the coffee and Nutella combo – yum 🙂 pinned!
Thanks, Rachel! My new favourite flavor combo!
These look amazing! And anything coffee-yes please. Seriously, coffee and me these days are BFF’s. And I vote yes for hearing about Ben and the crows in your tree!
Coffee and me are BFF’s too, Katie! OK, now I may have to write a post about the darn crows! Ha ha, thanks!
These look amazing and I def can’t tell they’re a plan B! So yum and coffee + nutella sounds great 🙂
Yay for plan B! Thanks, Medha!
Wow Denise, these pics rock!!!! You go girl. And the recipe is great too 🙂
Absolutely a wonderful combination!!
Oh my gosh! It’s so funny to go back through old stories and pictures from childhood. My mom kept a big tupperware box for my sister and me of all of our creations and awards. I always burst out laughing at the drawings of people who have no necks. Coffee Nutella meringues. I’m in heaven! 🙂
These look like the perfect little Nutella-flavored treat! Gorgeous meringue too. Pinning 🙂
Not only are these cookies beautiful, but I am sure they taste amazing! I love the combination of flavors. Pass me a dozen, please!
What beautiful meringue cookies…and who can resister coffee nutella??! Splendid. xo, Catherine
These are the meringues of my dreams with all that espresso powder, and the Nutella is the perfect filling! These look so amazing, Denise!
These are gorgeous, Denise! Definitely can’t tell they’re plan B. Love the coffee and Nutella combo!
Ha! Denise, my favourite is your story about the penguin who climbed Everest!
I love your plan B in this post, too. If they taste as good as they look in your beautiful photos, then I’m sold!
The recipie sounds amazing, and I was thinking of making it for a school party. I have one question though – How much espresso did you use in your recipie? There is no measurement for how much you put in and it would be very helpful to know. Thank you.
Hi Tori, I am SO sorry for taking so long to answer you! It should say 3 teaspoons of espresso powder, my apologies I will fix that ASAP!
Hi Denise , your biscuits looks absolutely delicious , I can’t wait to try them , but I have to clarify the tartar creme poin before.
Could you please tell what it is , where can I find it and maybe a similar product if i can’t find the tartar .
Thanks :)))
Hi Lou, thank you so much! The cream of tartar is normally found in the baking aisle, near the spices. It stabilizes the egg whites and helps keep them from collapsing, however I’ve made meringue without it and it was just fine. I’ve read that a pinch of salt can substitute for it! Hope you like the cookies!
Hi – How long will this be good for once they are filled? I know meringues can be good for quite a few days, but will the filling cause them to get soft? thanks!
Hi Sarah! Once they are filled, they should be eaten quickly…maybe within the hour? I hope you enjoy them 🙂