Crispy Cereal Meringues

Name: Crispy Cereal Meringues
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 64 cookies.
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups chocolate-flavored crisp rice cereal; 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon shortening

"Topped with creamy chocolate ribbons, these meringues are rich-tasting but feather-light," notes Beverly Albrecht of Beatrice, Nebraska. "You'll think you're biting into a decadent dessert that's off-limits, but it's not."

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 cups chocolate-flavored crisp rice cereal
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Fold in cereal.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in the corner of bag. Drizzle melted chocolate over meringues. Place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 43 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Crispy Cereal Meringues in Light & Tasty Premiere 2001