RASPBERRY MERINGUES

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As rosy pink as Santa's cheeks, these merry meringue cookies are drizzled with dark chocolate and almost too pretty to eat. Pecans add a nice crunch to these chewy treats. They lend a "berry" festive touch to my Christmas cookie tray.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large egg whites
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon raspberry gelatin powder
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Beat eggs whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add gelatin, beating until combined. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in vinegar and salt. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave cookies in the oven with door ajar for about 1-1/2 hours or until cool. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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