Crispy Cereal Meringues

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups chocolate-flavored crisp rice cereal
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening

1. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Fold in cereal.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto
3. coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in the corner of bag. Drizzle melted chocolate over meringues. Place on waxed paper to set.

egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, chocolateflavored crisp rice cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, shortening

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crispy-cereal-meringues/ (may not work)