Peppermint Meringue Clouds

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
• 1/2 cup crushed spearmint candies

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, vinegar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips. Transfer half of the meringue to another bowl. Fold peppermint candies into one portion and spearmint candies into the remaining portion.
3. Shape cookie dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Drop meringue by teaspoonfuls into the center of each cookie. Bake at 325u0b0 for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peppermint-meringue-clouds/ (may not work)