Mint Chip Meringues
- MAKES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
These Mint Chip Meringues will please any palate with their perfect combination of chocolate and mint. Make sure to bake an extra batch for your neighbors so they won't be green with envy!
What You'll Need
- 2 egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 drop green food color
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
What to Do
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar, food color, vanilla and mint extracts; beat until stiff peaks form.
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Fold in the chocolate chips, then drop by tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheets.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Turn off the oven but leave the cookies in the oven until cool.
Notes
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