Meringue cookies with a surprise inside. A variation of this recipe would be to omit the peppermint extract and add 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans after the stiff peaks form.
Original recipe makes 44 cookies
Ingredients
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup white sugar
44 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
Directions
- In small bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, peppermint extract (if using) and salt till soft peaks form.
- Very gradually add sugar; bet till very stiff peaks form. Drop by tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie. With a table knife, bring meringue up over candy.
- Bake in 275 degree F (140 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Immediately move to rack to cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 87 kcal
Carbohydrates: 14.8 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 2.9 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Sodium: 33 mg
