LEMON PIROUETTES

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When you've had your fill of chocolate, indulge in one of these refreshing and dainty pirouettes. White candy coating and toasted coconut give each cookie an extra special touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

Using a pencil, draw three 3-in. circles on a sheet of parchment. Place paper, pencil mark down, on a baking sheet; set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Beat in the butter, lemon zest and extracts. Gradually beat in flour until smooth., Spread 2 teaspoons batter over each circle. Bake at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Working quickly, loosen cookies from parchment with a thin spatula and roll up. Repeat with remaining batter., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper and sprinkle with coconut. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.