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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Makes: 60 kisses
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What You Need
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4
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EGG WHITES, room temperature
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1/2
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tsp. cream of tartar
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1-3/4
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cups powdered sugar, sifted
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2
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cups ground almonds (8 oz.)
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Here’s How
- HEAT oven to 225°F. BEAT egg whites and cream of tartar in mixer bowl with whisk attachment on high speed until foamy. Beating constantly, ADD sugar, 2 Tbsp. at a time, until whites are glossy and stand in Stiff Peaks.
- FOLD IN almonds. DROP meringue by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- BAKE in 225°F oven until firm, about 1 hour. Turn off oven. LET DRY in oven, with door closed, until cool and crisp, at least 1 hour.
Enjoy
Insider Info
- Chocolate Kisses Variation: Omit ground almonds. Beat in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tsp. vanilla after stiff peaks have formed.
- Citrus Kisses Variation: Omit ground almonds. Beat in 2 Tbsp. freshly grated orange peel and 1/2 tsp. lemon extract after stiff peaks have formed. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring, if desired.
- Mint-Chocolate Chip Kisses Variation: Omit ground almonds. Beat in 1/2 tsp. mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring, if desired, after stiff peaks have formed. Fold in 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips.
- Rocky Road Kisses Variation: Omit ground almonds. Beat in 2 tsp. vanilla after stiff peaks have formed. Fold in 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup finely chopped peanuts, pecans or almonds.
- A dry day is best. Meringue kisses made on humid days absorb moisture from the air, causing them to flatten out when baked and to lose their crispness.
- Substitution: 1 cup granulated sugar can be substituted for the powdered sugar. Beat after each addition until sugar is dissolved before adding the next. Rub a bit of meringue between thumb and forefinger; it should feel completely smooth.
- Baking sheets can be lightly greased and floured, if desired.
- Time saver: Kisses can be piped onto baking sheets from a pastry bag fitted with plain tip.
- To store: Place meringue kisses in tightly sealed container, with waxed paper between layers.
- To re-crisp: If stored kisses lose their crispness, bake in 200°F oven 15 to 20 minutes.
- For more detailed meringue techniques and information, see Basic Hard Meringue.
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Nutrition Information
Per Serving
calories: 33
total fat: 2g
saturated fat: 0g
polyunsaturated fat: 0g
monounsaturated fat: 1g
cholesterol: 0mg
sodium: 4mg
carbohydrates: 4g
dietary fiber: 0g
protein: 1g
vitamin A: 0IU
vitamin D: 0IU
folate: 1.7mcg
calcium: 8.5mg
iron: .1mg
choline: 1.7mg
vitamin C: 0mg
vitamin E: 1.2IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 4g
potassium: 30.1mg
magnesium: 8.7mg
selenium: .5mcg
phosphorus: 15.7mg
vitamin B12: 0mcg
vitamin K: 0mcg
vitamin B6: 0mg
copper: .0mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: 0mg
manganese: .1mg
zinc: .1mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: 0mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: .1mg
omega 3: 0g
omega 6: .4g
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