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Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Kisses Recipe

Indulge in the festive magic of these elegant Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Kisses! A stunning recipe perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat, these melt-in-your-mouth delights are surprisingly easy to make. This recipe, adapted from BH&G magazine, uses up leftover egg whites beautifully, creating delicate meringue kisses dipped in rich chocolate and crushed peppermint candies. Get ready for compliments galore!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 67 mins
Calories 6.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Kisses

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How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Kisses

  1. Place 6 large egg whites at room temperature in a large, clean, grease-free bowl.
  2. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  4. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the egg whites.
  6. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  7. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and the sugar is nearly dissolved (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Transfer meringue to a decorating bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip.
  9. Pipe 1-inch kisses 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 7 minutes.
  11. Turn off the oven and let the meringues dry in the oven with the door closed for 60 minutes.
  12. Carefully remove the meringues from the parchment paper and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  13. In a small saucepan, combine 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening.
  14. Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth.
  15. Remove from heat.
  16. Place about 1 cup of crushed peppermint candies in a shallow dish.
  17. Dip the bottoms of the cooled meringues in the melted chocolate, then immediately dip in the crushed candies.
  18. Place the candies on waxed paper and let stand until the chocolate is set.
  19. Makes approximately 192 meringue kisses.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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