MINTY MERINGUE DROPS

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These pretty mint green drops are dotted with chocolate chips. My kids don't consider it the Christmas season until I make them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional
1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla and food coloring if desired. Fold in the chocolate chips., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 30-35 minutes or until dry to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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