INGREDIENTS
4
egg whites, at room temperature
1/4
teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8
teaspoon salt
1
cup granulated sugar
1/4
teaspoon peppermint or mint extract or desired fruit-flavored flavoring
Few drops red or green food coloring
Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil; set aside.
- Beat egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in extract and food coloring.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of egg white mixture onto prepared baking sheets; decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until cookies are firm to the touch and just beginning to brown around edges. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Cocoa Kisses
Omit extract, food coloring and decorations. Beat egg white mixture as directed until stiff peaks form; fold in 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Drop rounded tablespoons of egg white mixture onto prepared baking sheets as directed; sprinkle lightly with chocolate sprinkles or finely chopped nuts. Continue as directed.
This recipe appears in:
Valentine's Day
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving Size:
3 cookies
Sodium
26 mg
Protein
<1 g
Carbohydrate
10 g
Calories
42
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
Starch
1/2
