Chocolate Lady Fingers Recipe

Indulge in the exquisite taste of these homemade chocolate lady fingers, the perfect complement to your favorite chocolate mousse! This recipe, adapted from Sweet Maria's Italian Cookie Tray Cookbook, creates delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for elegant desserts or a special treat, these lady fingers are surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 16.7 kcal

Protein 0g

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Ingredients for Chocolate Lady Fingers

Eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup granulated sugar (1/4 cup + 1/2 cup)
Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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How to Make Chocolate Lady Fingers

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat 4 large egg whites, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar on high speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and thick.
In a third bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a plain round tip (or use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off).
Pipe 3-inch ladyfingers onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the ladyfingers spring back when gently touched.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the ladyfingers cool on the parchment paper for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, store the chocolate ladyfingers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their softness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Lady Fingers?

Chocolate Lady Fingers takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Lady Fingers?

Chocolate Lady Fingers has approximately 16.7 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Lady Fingers?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Lady Fingers are Eggs, Salt, Cream Of Tartar, Sugar, Pure Vanilla Extract, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.