Chocolate Chip Meringues (using powdered egg whites)

This recipe is different from many other meringue recipes because it calls for powdered egg whites rather than fresh. The nuts are optional. Adapted from "Wilton Celebrate."

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons  powdered egg whites or 4  teaspoons  meringue powder
• 4  tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  orange extract or 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup pecans or 1⁄2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275 F.
2. Beat powdered egg whites with sugar, water and flavoring on high speed of an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently hand stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
4. Drop Tbsps of batter onto parchment-lined cookie sheets and bake for 55-60 minutes or until lightly browned and dry.
5. Do not overbake.
6. These only keep a few days in a wax paper lined cookie tin, so don't make too far in advance.