Meringue Teasers

dessert · from the kitchen of Diane Bliss

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20 min active · 6 hr 20 min total · 4 dozen (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
  • ⅔ cup sugar (superfine preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 package chocolate chips
  • 1 cup nuts (optional)

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover cookie sheet with foil.
  2. Beat egg whites in a small bowl until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar until meringue forms soft peaks. Add food coloring if using. Add vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  3. Drop meringue by teaspoon onto prepared sheets. Garnish with a chocolate chip on top if you wish.
  4. Place in oven, then immediately turn the oven off. Do not open the oven for 6 hours or overnight.