Surprise Meringues

Name: Surprise Meringues
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. —Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 35 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

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Originally published as Surprise Meringues in Taste of Home December/January 1998

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erinshea1982

Mar 4, 2017

These are a favorite at our house! Sometimes I sub creme de menthe extract for the vanilla!
delowenstein

Aug 4, 2016

I made these cookies and they came out perfect! This recipe is par excellence! I took some to our facility hair salon today and the Surprise Meringues were well received! They're SO SIMPLE to make, too! delowenstein
cici123

Aug 6, 2012

These were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Note: It really makes about 70 cookies if you use tsp. to scoop them out. Was a bit of a problem for me to fit all 3 pans in my oven. The lower rack did not cook at the same rate and had to throw those out.
Leha

Jan 11, 2011

We love these
cghsa

Dec 10, 2010

This recipe has become a Christmas staple for me. The cookie is very light and taste's wonderful. It is also gluten free, so it is appropriate for any diet.
Sue777

Dec 7, 2010

this was made by a co worker ..excellent

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