Surprise Meringue Kisses

Meringue cookies with a surprise inside. A variation of this recipe would be to omit the peppermint extract and add 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans after the stiff peaks form.

• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 egg whites
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (Optional)
• 44 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In small bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, peppermint extract (if using) and salt till soft peaks form.

Step 2

Very gradually add sugar; bet till very stiff peaks form. Drop by tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Step 3

Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie. With a table knife, bring meringue up over candy.

Step 4

Bake in 275 degree F (140 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Immediately move to rack to cool.