* Exported from MasterCook * Meringue Kisses Recipe By : Robert Foster Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Desserts Chocolate Pies Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Egg whites -- room temperature 1/4 t Cream of tartar 1 pn Salt 1/2 c Granulated sugar 1/2 t Vanilla extract 4 oz Semisweet chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. 2. In medium bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar and salt. Beat on high speed until stiff; beat in sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Add vanilla; fold in chocolate chips. 3. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Place in oven. Turn oven off; leave cookies in oven 5 hours. Variation: Add food coloring for festive holiday touch: green for Christmas; pink and yellow for Easter, etc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -