Meringue Drops With Mint Filled DelightFullsTM

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   PREHEAT oven to 225 F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   PLACE DelightFulls morsels 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

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   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large mixer bowl on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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   Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating until smooth and glossy.

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   Add food coloring; beat for a few minutes more or until mixture is very stiff and holds its shape.

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   CUT end off pastry bag and place piping tip all the way to the bottom.

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   Fold out the top of bag and place in tall glass to help keep upright.

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   Spoon meringue mixture into bag, pressing to the bottom.

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   Alternately, mixture may also be spooned into gallon-size food storage bag with 1/2-inch tip snipped from corner of bag.

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    Holding bag straight up, pipe 1-inch dollops of mixture over DelightFulls morsels, pulling up to form peaks.

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    BAKE for 45 to 60 minutes or until cookies are dry.

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    Turn off oven and let stand in oven for at least 4 hours or overnight to completely dry.

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    Store in airtight container for a few days.

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    Tips:.

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    Make sure to beat long enough until mixture is very thick, so it will hold its shape when piped.

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    Regular granulated sugar will work but the meringues will be chewier and will take longer to dry.

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    Variations: Try NESTLE TOLL HOUSE DelightFullsTM Dark Chocolate Cherry Flavored Filled Morsels with four drops of red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.