Coconut Meringue Kisses

A wonderfully whimsical treat on a hot summer day would be a crunchy, airy, light meringue cookie. But why stop there? Why not add a mini kiss to the center and make it a chocolate meringue kiss cookie?!

Here is a recipe for Coconut Merinuge Kisses. You can certainly use any flavoring of your choice. Raspberry, strawberry, mint.. the list goes on and on! Enjoy!

Coconut Meringue Kisses

Coconut Meringue Kisses

Mini Kiss Inside

Ingredients
4 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 to 1/2 cup chocolate chips or mini Kisses

Directions

1. Heat oven to 225°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Arrange chocolate chips or mini Kisses on cookie sheets.

2. In small bowl, combine egg whites, cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until very stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes.

3. Add extract; beat 1 minute at high speed. 
4. Pipe meringue over the chocolate onto the paper-lined cookie sheets.

5. Bake at 225°F for 2 hours or until crisp and dry. Cool 30 minutes. Remove cookies from paper. Store in an airtight container.