Ingredients and Weight: - 2 large egg whites - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup crushed candy canes - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation Time: - 15 minutes
Cooking Time: - 1 hour
Difficulty Level: - 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. 3. Fold in crushed candy canes and chocolate chips. 4. Pipe the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a pastry bag fitted with a round tip. 5. Bake for 1 hour, or until the cookies are dry and crisp.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 150 per cookie - Fat: 0g - Carbs: 30g - Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics: - Light and airy texture - Sweet and minty flavor - Festive red and green colors
User Comments: - "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The perfect holiday treat." - "The combination of chocolate chips and candy canes is genius." - "I love how easy these cookies are to make." - "The cookies are so cute and perfect for a Christmas party." - "The cookies are a little fragile, so handle them with care."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Make sure the egg whites are completely clean. Any trace of oil or yolk will prevent the meringue from forming. - Use a pastry bag to pipe the meringue mixture onto the baking sheet. This will help the cookies keep their shape. - Do not overbeat the egg whites. Overbeating will cause the meringue to become grainy. - Bake the cookies at a low temperature. This will help them dry out slowly and prevent them from cracking.