Chocolate Chip Peppermint Meringues
Why I Love This Recipe
These are a must for the holidays-they look so festive- but they are yummy any time of year. As with all meringue cookies, humid days are not the best time to make these.
Ingredients You'll Need
2 egg whites, room temp
1/2t peppermint extract
1/2c sugar
red food coloring (optional)
6oz chocolate chips
Directions
Combine egg whites and peppermint exract, beat until foamy.
Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold in the coloring, if desired, then the chocolate chips.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a parchment lines baking sheet.
Bake at 200 for 1 hour or until and set (don't brown these!)
Remove to wire racks to cool and them store immediately in airtight containers.