Meringue Kisses

Prep time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Perfect with fresh strawberries
Makes 24 kisses

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer set on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, salt and vanilla, beating until soft peaks form.
3. Beat on high speed, adding sugar gradually, until stiff peaks form. Drop by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet. *optional: fold 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips into the beaten egg whites
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until light brown and set. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

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