Forgotten Mint Meringue Surprises |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 480 Minutes |
Ready In: 495 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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A variation on Forgotten Kiss Cookies this minty treat has a surprise chocolate center and is sure to be a hit at Christmas time with it's cool green color. Ingredients:
2 egg whites |
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1/4 teaspoon green food coloring |
2/3 cup white sugar |
30 milk chocolate candy kisses (such as hershey's kisses®) |
Directions:
1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until soft peaks form.
3. Beat sugar into egg whites one tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form, and mixture is glossy and very smooth, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Drop the meringue by half teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet; top with chocolate kisses. Spoon a scant teaspoon of meringue over chocolate, and smooth to cover completely.
5. Place cookies in the preheated oven; turn oven off. Leave meringues in oven overnight, or until oven has cooled completely.
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