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SURPRISE MERINGUES



Surprise Meringues image

These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. -Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NEVER-EVER-FAIL MERINGUE



Never-Ever-Fail Meringue image

Some people find it hard to make a good meringue like some people find it hard to make a good pastry shell. I am enclosing this recipe for the ones who need to make it without too many problems encountered.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
½ cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Blend cornstarch and cold water in a saucepan. Add boiling water, and cook until thick and clear. Cool completely.
  • Beat egg whites till foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, beating until stiff and glossy. Add salt and vanilla, and slowly beat in cold cornstarch mixture. Beat quickly for several minutes. Spread meringue on filled, cooled 9-inch pie.
  • Bake pie at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes until tips of meringue begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 21.5 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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