MINT MERINGUES WITH A KISS OF DARK CHOCOLATE

MINT MERINGUES WITH A

KISS OF DARK CHOCOLATE

simple and beautiful

Mint Meringues with a Kiss of Dark Chocolate

2 egg whites

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

7 drops green food coloring

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup dark chocolate (buttons) candy melts

Directions

In a bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, extract and food coloring 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 7 minutes. Gently fold in chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.  Bake at 250 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Melt dark chocolate buttons in microwave for 45-60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds. Transfer melted chocolate to a shallow dish.  Dip the bottom of each meringue in the melted chocolate and place on wax paper to set. Store in airtight container.

Yield:  2-1/2 dozens

Note:  Use a baking sheet that can fit all the meringues on it, unless you have two ovens.

Making meringue is so much fun

Be careful not to get any yolk with your egg white

Beat the egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, extract and food coloring

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 7 minutes.

line baking sheet with parchment paper

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of meringue on baking sheet.

Bake at 250 degrees for 30-40 minutes or

until firm to the touch

After baking, turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours.

Remove to wire racks to cool.

Melt chocolate buttons in microwave for

45-60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds.

stir with a spoon until smooth

Transfer melted chocolate to a shallow dish and dip the bottom of each meringue.

Give it a  kiss of dark chocolate

Place meringues on wax paper to set.

These light, minty meringues will melt in your mouth

Here's an idea...

Change the color or leave white and dip in different colors of candy melts. For more spirit, dip the candy coated bottoms in sprinkles. Change the flavor using a different extract.