Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
  • 42 milk chocolate kisses
  • Baking cocoa

Method

  • Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Add cream of tartar and extract; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in grated chocolate.
  • Insert a medium open-star tip in a pastry or plastic bag. Fill with the meringue. On lightly greased
  • , pipe forty-two 1-in. circles.
  • Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each. Pipe meringue around each kiss in continuous circles from the base to the top until kiss is completely covered. Dust with cocoa.
  • Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an air-tight container.