Perfectly Crispy Meringue Kisses: The Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2egg whites

  • ¼cupwhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonalmond extract

  • ¼cupwhite sugar

  • cuptoffee baking bits

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (130 degrees C). Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Beat egg whites until very stiff and dry. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar slowly and continue beating until mixture holds its shape.

  3. Add flavoring extract. Fold in another 1/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup finely crushed nut brittle or other crushed candy.

  4. Drop or form into desired shapes on parchment covered cookie sheet. You can sprinkle lightly with either more crushed candy or powdered confectioner sugar, if desired. Place in oven for 30-35 minutes until set and delicately brown.

  5. To remove baked kisses from paper if you have a problem, lay out a hot, wet towel and place paper with kisses on towel. Let stand about 1 minute and steam will loosen kisses. Slip them off the paper with a spatula.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories74
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
7%
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
42mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
1g
1%
Calcium
1mg
0%
Potassium
9mg
0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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