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Meringue Kisses With Variations

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)24.398
Energy (kCal)4246.55
Carbohydrates (g)61.8941
Total fats (g)441.2164
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In large mixing bowl at high speed, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until. | 2. foamy. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating constantly until whites are glossy and stand in stiff peaks. | 3. Rub just a bit of meringue between thumb and. | 4. forefinger to feel if sugar has dissolved. | 5. Gently fold in almonds. | 6. Drop by tablespoonsful or pipe through pastry tube or food-storage bag onto lightly greased or lined (foil or waxed, brown, or parchment paper) baking sheets. | 7. Bake in preheated 225 degree oven until firm, about 1 hour. | 8. Turn off oven. | 9. Let stand in oven with door closed until cool, dry, and crisp, at least 1 additional hour. | 10. Store in tightly sealed container with waxed paper between layers. | 11. (If stored cookies lose crispness, bake in preheated 200ºF oven about 15 to 20 minutes.). | 12. Variations:. | 13. Use amounts listed for 1 batch of cookies. | 14. To make 2 variations at a time, divide meringue mixture equally between 2 bowls. | 15. Beat or fold 1/2 the ingredient amounts listed for 1 variation into 1 of the bowls. | 16. For all variations, omit ground almonds. | 17. Brandy Alexander; Beat in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon brandy extract. | 18. Chocolate; Beat in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa and 2 teaspoons vanilla. | 19. Citrus; Beat in 2 tablespoons grated orange peel, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, and a few drops yellow food coloring. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    egg white 4 68.64 0.9636 14.388 0.2244
    cream tartar 1/2 teaspoon 3.87 0.9225 0.0 0.0
    sugar 1 cup granulated 319.8 60.008 10.01 4.992
    almond 2 cups ground 3854.24 0.0 0.0 436.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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