Paulette Vickery's Recipes

Surprise Meringue Kisses

cookies

3 each egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
44 each milk chocolate kisses

In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, peppermint extract, and salt, till soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar. Beat till very stiff peaks form. Drop by tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Using table knife, bring meringue up over candy. Bake at 275 degrees, 30 minutes. Remove to rack, cool.

Yield: 44 servings




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