Meringue Kisses

Name: Meringue Kisses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 44 cookies
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; Pinch salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Red and green food coloring, optional; 44 milk chocolate kisses; Baking cocoa, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min./batch + cooling

Yield 44 cookies

Test Kitchen Approved

There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green food coloring, optional
44 milk chocolate kisses
Baking cocoa, optional

Directions

Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5-8 minutes. If desired, divide batter in half and fold in red and green food coloring.
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° for 30-35 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove to a wire rack to cool. If desired, sprinkle with cocoa. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

2 cookies: 86 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois

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