Chocolate Mint Kisses Recipe

Recipe : Chocolate Mint Kisses

Ingredients :

cocoa for dusting

30g dark chocolate

5 egg whites

1/2 cup castor sugar

1/2 cup Splenda artificial sweetener powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

1/4 tsp peppermint essence

1 tbsp cocoa

Method :

Preheat oven to 150C. Spray 2 non-stick baking sheets with vegetable oil spray and then sprinkle with sifted cocoa. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or low heat in the microwave. Set aside to cool.

Beat the egg whites for 5-6 minutes or until soft peaks form and hold their shape. Add the castor sugar and artificial sweetener, alternately, a little at a time. Beat until the mixture is stiff and shiny. Using a metal spoon, gently fold in the 1 tbsp cocoa, melted chocolate and the essences. Fold until combined.

Drop heaped teaspoonful onto a baking sheet, about 3 cm apart. (only prepare one baking sheet at a time). Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from baking trays immediately and place biscuits on a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Makes 40

Each Kiss -

Fat - less than 0.2g

Kilojoules - 72

Calories - 17

Carbohydrates - 3.3g

Protein - 0.5g

Fibre - 0g

These sweet little chocolate meringues are easy to make and you'll love the chocolatey taste.

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