Chocolate Chip and Pecan Meringues
Servings 12
Chocolate Chip and Pecan Meringues are an irresistible treat with crisp exterior that gives way to a luscious, slightly chewy centre.
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- a generous pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups pecan halves, do not chop
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C).
- Line two baking sheets with greaseproof paper or other baking paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks are beginning to form.
- Gradually add the sugar, a bit at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Beat in the vanilla.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer, and using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips and the pecan halves.
- Using two tablespoons, gently drop tablespoons of batter on to the greaseproof paper.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the outsides are no longer sticky and are beginning to turn golden brown.
- Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for 20 to 25 minutes. Be sure to watch them and be careful they do not get too brown.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the meringues to cool a bit before gently peeling them off the greaseproof paper and cooling on a wire rack.
- When cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
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