Schokoladenmakronen (Gluten-Free Christmas Chocolate Meringues)

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Grate dark chocolate with a fine grater (such as Microplane®) into a bowl.

3 . Stage

Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla sugar gradually, continuing to beat. Sift cocoa powder over grated chocolate; fold mixture with a spatula carefully into the egg whites.

4 . Stage

Use 2 teaspoons to place little mounds of chocolate mixture 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are dried on the outside and slightly darkened on the bottom, about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies.

6 . Stage

Allow to cool on the baking sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then carefully transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 5 minutes.