CRISPY CEREAL MERINGUES

Crispy Cereal Meringues image

"Topped with creamy chocolate ribbons, these meringues are rich-tasting but feather-light," notes Beverly Albrecht of Beatrice, Nebraska. "You'll think you're biting into a decadent dessert that's off-limits, but it's not."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 64 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 cups chocolate-flavored crisp rice cereal
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Fold in cereal. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in the corner of bag. Drizzle melted chocolate over meringues. Place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.