Meringue Kisses

by Robert Foster

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

2 egg whites, room temperature
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Pinch salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2. In medium bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar and salt. Beat on high speed until stiff; beat in sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Add vanilla; fold in chocolate chips.

3. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Place in oven. Turn oven off; leave cookies in oven 5 hours.

CHEF COMMENTS

Variation:
Add food coloring for festive holiday touch: green for Christmas; pink and yellow for Easter, etc.

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