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Chocolate Mint Meringues
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 72
these are can be eaten by gluten free people ... just make sure the chips are gluten free... this recipe and photo are courtesy of Hersheys
Ingredients:
3 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup hershey's cocoa
chocolate mint glaze
Directions:
1. 1. Heat oven to 300°F. Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2. Beat egg whites and vanilla in large bowl on high speed of mixer until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Sift about half of cocoa over egg whites; gently fold just until combined. Repeat with remaining cocoa.
3. 3. Spoon mixture into pastry bag fitted with large star tip; pipe 1-inch diameter stars onto prepared cookie sheet.
4. 4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until dry. Cool slightly; peel paper from cookies. Cool completely on wire rack. Line tray or cookie sheet with wax paper.
5. Prepare CHOCOLATE MINT GLAZE. Dip half of each cookie into glaze; place on prepared tray until set (refrigerate, if desired). Store, covered, in refrigerator. 6 dozen 1-inch cookies
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7. CHOCOLATE MINT GLAZE: Place 1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 4 teaspoons shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Stir in 4 to 6 drops of mint extract. Use immediately
By RecipeOfHealth.com