Fluffy meringue cookies are filled with chocolate kisses in these Valentine's Day treats.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- dash salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 44 chocolate candy kisses
Preparation:
In small bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, peppermint extract and salt till soft peaks form.Gradually add sugar; beat until very stiff peaks form. Drop by tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie; with a knife, bring meringue up over candy.
Bake in 275 F oven for 30 minutes.
Immediately move to rack to cool.
