Recipe Thursday: Minty Meringue Drops

Minty Meringue Drops

2 egg whites

¼ tsp. cream of tartar

¾ cup sugar

1/8 tsp. vanilla extract

1/8 tsp. peppermint extract

2-6 drops of green food coloring

1 pkg. (10 oz.) mini chocolate chips

Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 250◦. In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually beat sugar in 1 tbsp. at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla, peppermint and food coloring. Once combined, stop mixer and fold in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until dry to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3-4 dozen.