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Cocoa-Almond Meringue Kisses
Recipe provided by Morrison Healthcare Food Services
Ingredients
1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Line two large baking sheets with waxed paper, then spray lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Add cocoa and vanilla; beat well to blend. Fold in almonds. Drop mixture by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake 25 minutes or until meringues are crisp on the outside. Remove from waxed paper while warm and allow to cool on a rack. Store in an airtight container.
Makes 28 kisses.
Suggestions
Nutritional Analysis (per cookie): 31 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 milliters cholesterol; 7 milliliters sodium