In case you didn't realize it, tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Hard to believe we're halfway through the month of February already. Guys, I hope you've bought something for your significant other.
Epicurious has a recipe for Meringue Kisses, which is a healthier version of the kisses you're probably used to eating. When I saw the ingredients - both of them, eggs and sugar - I thought it was a typo. That's all you need to make kisses?
Meringue kisses are very easy cookies to make but can be tricky to get right. Helene, from Tartelette, made these Holiday Meringue Kisses to give away as part of some holiday gift baskets and provided a great tip to anyone who wants to try making them at home. The secret to achieving crisp meringue cookies that won't turn to grainy mush from moisture accumulation is to let them cool overnight in the oven by simply turning the oven off once they have baked. The residual heat continues to very gently cook the meringues, drying them to a lovely, light crispness. I have tried this technique myself a few times with good results, although I would warn everyone to put a note on the oven as a reminder that something is in there. I have had other people turn on the oven without checking it (and have foolishly done it myself, as well), only to smell burning meringues a few minutes later.
Helene tinted hers red and green for a Christmas-y look, but you can also try other small additions, such as adding peppermint extract to the cookies before baking or drizzling them with a bit of melted chocolate when they are done.
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