Meringue Christmas Cookies
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  • Number of Servings: 25
Ingredients
2 Egg Whites, beaten very stiff1/2 cup sugar, gradually added1/2 t mint flavoring or almond extract1/2 c. chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped pecansfood coloring
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Beat eggs till very stiff
(NOTE: Flavorings not listed in Spark ingredient list)
Gradually add sugar
Fold in last 3 ingredients.
Also add food coloring in red or green.
Cover cookie sheets with aluminum foil.
Drop rounded tsp. slightly apart.
Put in oven and TURN OFF the heat.
Leave in closed oven at least 2 hours or overnight to dry up the cookies.

Number of Servings: 25

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JRFDALTON.
Servings Per Recipe: 25
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 41.2
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g

Member Reviews
  • K10P76
     Great recipe! Very clear directions. I tried it with Splenda blend and it came out great! This recipe has lots of possible variations. I tried it with coconut extract and some unsweetened coconut. I can see this cookie being a big hit for dessert day at work, where everyone is always on a diet. - 2/11/09
  • CD1114095
     I love meringues! I usually make mine plain or with a bit of crushed candy cane though. I also like to pipe them in the shape of "kisses" with a pastry bag and sprinkle with colored sugar. - 12/19/09
  • GINNAR
     I love these cookies. They are easy and definitely help you stay away from fats. I use 1/8 t cream of tartar and 1/8 t of salt. I'll be making these forever! - 1/8/09
  • VAVAVROOM
     These are the biggest hit of all my holiday cookies - and one of the EASIEST meringue recipes out there! I substituted a little bit of beet juice instead of food coloring. Made a nice light pink cookie. - 12/15/07
  • MARIELAMS
     First time I made meringue cookies, and I am hooked! I didn't use the peppermint extract though. They are light, sweet, and definitely help me with my chocolate/sweet fix of the day! Thanks! - 12/20/08
  • CD3006903
     In my family, we've always called these "Nighty-Night Cookies." On Christmas cookie baking day, we made lots of different kinds of cookies and this was the type we did. Put them together, throw them in the oven and say "Nighty-Night, Cookies." They are really very yummy. I leave out the nuts. - 12/3/08
  • SMILINIRISHEYES
     This recipe is so easy! I substituted vanilla for flavored extract and they tasted like marshmallows. - 12/10/07
  • COMPUSEW
     Love these! Added a 1/4 tsp cream of tartar to stiffen meringue. - 12/3/07
  • VXWALL1942
     Super for all of us. I have made them for years. Can also add cereal (special K, Corn flakes) with pecans for another yummy healthy treat. We call them "Forgotten Cookies". - 11/28/09
  • CRUNCH3
     my goodness!!!i am 67,my mother made these for us kids,i made them occ. at christmas.have not had recipe for years,it got lost somewhere.i am so happy to see this!!!!!will def. make.they are sooooogood.just plain with color and flavor.also sprinkle on color sugar. - 12/4/07
  • ELLEN76
     I have been making meringue cookies for years the exact same wqy.The only difference I have never put pecans in it.I make 2 versions one with mint and add a little green food coloring and one with just chocolate chips.These are my absolute favorite Christmas Cookie. - 12/3/07
  • SULLIVAL
     Can't wait to give this a try! The sound DELICIOUS! - 12/7/09
  • MKM2409
     I made these today for a cookie exchange. They're going to be a big hit. - 11/29/09
  • DESSERTG
     can these be made with egg beaters all whites in the carton. I hate to waste the yolk of the eggs. - 10/3/09
  • JU_ROCKNROLL
     Wow! I did them with mini chocolate chips and mint extract and they were delicious! I have waited so long to try to make meringue because I was scared I would screw up...I did not! It was so easy! Thank you so much! I will prepare those for every occasion! :) - 2/12/09
  • TAMMY39
     This sounds great! My mom has Celiac disease and these will be tasty for her because there is no gluten in these. Thank you!
    - 12/21/08
  • SPROUT
     these are great with some cinnamon hearts sprinkled in; we call them Christmas Meringues and absolutely love the cinnamon-y flavor; or you can use crushed peppermint candy too. - 12/4/08
  • SAVVY315
     I loved meringue cookies as a child . I haven't had them in about 20yrs. can't wait to let my kids help me make them and eat them wih me!!!! - 12/3/07
  • PUYALLUP18
     DELICOUS TREAT - 12/3/07
  • MGODSS
     I made this without the pecans, (as a trial run) and will include them in the 'gift baskets' that I will be giving to the teachers. - 12/3/07
  • NANJUN
     nice Christmas goodie - 12/3/07
  • HOLLYM48
     I love this Meringue Christmas cookie recipe! Yummy - 12/31/19
  • SRIVERS1
     This was really good . So many different ways to make them. Love making this recipe. - 1/26/19
  • JANTHEBLONDE
     I love you this Christmas cookie recipe! Yummy! - 1/6/19
  • PICKIE98
     I have a nut allergy in my home, so would skip that, but these are classic meringues! YUM! - 12/4/18



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