Surprise Meringue Kisses

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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.

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Servings:
22
Yield:
44 cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (Optional)

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 44 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Directions

  1. In small bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, peppermint extract (if using) and salt till soft peaks form.

  2. Very gradually add sugar; bet till very stiff peaks form. Drop by tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.

  3. Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie. With a table knife, bring meringue up over candy.

  4. Bake in 275 degree F (140 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Immediately move to rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87 Calories
3g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 22
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 50mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.