MERINGUE KISSES

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Taste of Home's Gifts from the Country Kitchen Cookbook p. 88.

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Ingredients

  • 3 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Pinch Pinch salt
  • 1 cup 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red and green food coloring, optional
  • 44 44 milk chocolate kisses
  • Directions
  • ●Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • ●Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 1-1/2-in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  • ●Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie and cover it with meringue using a knife.
  • ●Bake at 275 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Preparation

Step 1

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 86 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 22 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.