Chocolate Chip Meringues
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate (6oz.) or miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1.tn a bowl, with an electric mixer (filled with whisk attachment) on high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until thick and foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until mixture holds stiff, shiny peaks. With a spatula, fold in almond extract and chopped chocolate.
- 2.tpoon meringue in 2 inch wide mounds, about 1 inch apart, onto cooking parchment lined or butted and floured12 by 15 inch baking sheets.
- 3.take meringues in a 275 oven until dry and firm to touch on the outside and almost dry inside (Break one open and test), 30 - 35 minutes; switch pan positions halfway through baking. Let cool for 5 minutes on sheets, then slide a spatula underneath meringues and transfer to racks to cool completely.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chocolate-chip-meringues-1275628 (may not work)