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Sweet as Angels' Kisses

Yield: Makes 20 servings

Decorate with colored sugars to match the season. Or, for a more festive look, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before baking.





Ingredients:



4egg whites, at room temperature

1/4teaspoon cream of tartar

1/8teaspoon salt

1cup granulated sugar

1/4teaspoon peppermint or mint extract or desired fruit-flavored flavoring

Few drops red or green food coloring

Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 250°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil; set aside.2.Beat egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in extract and food coloring.3.Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of egg white mixture onto prepared baking sheets; decorate with sprinkles, if desired.4.Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until cookies are firm to the touch and just beginning to brown around edges. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.







Cocoa Kisses:

Omit extract, food coloring and decorations. Beat egg white mixture as directed until stiff peaks form; fold in 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Drop rounded tablespoons of egg white mixture onto prepared baking sheets as directed; sprinkle lightly with chocolate sprinkles or finely chopped nuts. Continue as directed.





Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 3 cookies







Sodium

26 mg







Protein









Carbohydrate

10 g







Calories

42









Dietary Exchange:







Starch

1/2