Mint Meringue Kisses Recipe

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Ingredients

• (makes 1 1/2 dozen)
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 drops mint extract
• 2 drops peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)

How to make Mint Meringue Kisses

1. Preheat oven to 375 deg F (190 deg C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, with electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, extracts, and sugar until stiff.
3. Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
4. Drop bater by heaping teaspoonfuls onto covered baking sheet. Place in oven and turn off oven and leave the cookies alone for 5 hours or overnight. These are sometimes called "Overnight Cookies."

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  Unboundset says

  These cookies are so strange. They are really light and the sensation is of eating little balloons, but people love them. This is a great recipe to have on hand when you are making something that calls for a lot of yolks.

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  yongfook says

  use the yolks to make [custard](http://www.opensourcefood.com/people/rachel/recipes/crme-anglaise/)!

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  telliecoin says

  aww i like meringues.. i made a big big one last year to cover a cake i was making.. you're right it's like eating little clouds or something

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  Unboundset says

  Hi Telliecoin, I made these for a group that doesn't like nuts, but these are so much better with walnuts broken into large pieces. The fat in the nuts is a great foil for the meringue.

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