Desserts
Meringue Kisses
Makes about 36 kisses
Meringue Kisses
Makes about 36 kisses
Light as a cloud, these sweet little kisses are just the thing when the sweet tooth bites.
Nutritional information per "Kiss": Calories 31 (21% from fat)
carb. 6g
pro. 0g
fat 1g
sat. fat 0g
Col. 1mg
sod. 6mg
calc. 1mg
fiber 0gGluten Free
carb. 6g
pro. 0g
fat 1g
sat. fat 0g
Col. 1mg
sod. 6mg
calc. 1mg
fiber 0gGluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, sifted (superfine is best)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla or almond extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 225°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Brush the parchment lightly with tablespoon melted butter, then dust with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, shaking off any excess sugar.
- 3. Insert Whisk. Add 4 egg whites and ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar to the work bowl. Secure the Cooking Lid with Steam Cap removed.
- 4. The processor is set to whisk for 5 minutes on Speed 7. With 2 minutes left, slowly add ¾ cup sugar and teaspoon vanilla (or almond extract).
- 5. Carefully fold in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips with spatula.
- 6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, or gently place meringue mixture in a large pastry bag fitted with a ⅜-inch plain tip and pipe out "kisses".
- 7. Bake in preheated oven for 1½ hours; do not disturb once placed in the oven.
- 8. Turn off oven and let rest, undisturbed, in warm oven for an additional 1½ hours to dry out.
