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 eggs whites
- 0.13 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 0.13 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 0.25 teaspoons green food coloring
- 0.67 cups white sugar
- 30 milks chocolate candy kisses , such as Hershey's Kisses®
Instructions
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Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Place cookies in the preheated oven; turn oven off. Leave meringues in oven overnight, or until oven has cooled completely.
Nutrition Facts
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