orange and chocolate meringue kisses
This was an experiment to use up some egg whites left over from Christmas cookie baking - I love orange and chocolate together. I did not want to make them too colorful, but more coloring can be added if desired.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
Bake
yield
100 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup ultra-fine sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
- drops of red and yellow food color
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
How To Make orange and chocolate meringue kisses
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Step 1Preheat oven to 200ºF.
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Step 2In a glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites until they're frothy. Add salt and cream of tartar
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Step 3Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form and the meringue looks glossy.
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Step 4Add the grated orange peel and a few drops of food color until it looks slightly orange. (If the color is too pink, you can always call them Blood Orange and Chocolate Meringue Kisses!)
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Step 5Add mini-chocolate chips.
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Step 6Scoop into a zip lock bag. Cut off the corner and squeeze kisses onto 2 parchment covered cookie sheets.
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Step 7Bake in oven for 2 hours. Remove and let cool on cookie sheets.
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