Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence for 12 Days of Cookies 2008

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (38)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
about 24 cookies

Times:

Prep: 40 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 9 hr 40 min

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Ingredients

4 large egg whites at room temperature
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 225 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites on low-medium speed with the whisk attachment until the whites become foamy. Add the cream of tartar and turn speed up to medium, beating until just fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, so it incorporates into the whites slowly without collapsing them. Once all the sugar has been added, add the vanilla and increase the speed to high, whisking until the meringue is firm and glossy, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Place meringue mixture into a piping bag with a medium-sized nozzle attached. Pipe 24 bite-sized "kiss"-shaped meringues onto the trays and place in the oven. Bake for 1 hour undisturbed then turn off heat and leave in the oven overnight to really dry out.

Melt chocolate over a double-boiler or in the microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Holding each meringue by the peak dip the bases in chocolate so the bottom half of the meringue is coated. Let any excess chocolate drop off before placing on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Allow to set at room temperature - do not put in the fridge. Once set, store in an airtight container.

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recipe Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks
J Knoxville, TN 11-19-2009
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The BEST merigue cookie recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to make, follow the directions people and they will turn out perfectly. I took them to work and they lasted maybe 15... minutes. These are perfect to take to a cookie exchange because they stand out and travel well. Thanks Tyler!Read more
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michelle reston, VA 11-15-2009
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will make again, but with less sugar
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Fairly easy recipe. I've nver made meringue myself, but it turned out well. My only complaint is that I think it's too... sweet. I followed the recipe, but I wish I would have tasted it as I added the sugar. I'm debating if I want to bother with the chocolate with this batch or if I should just make a new one using less sugar. Definitely need to work on my piping technique!Read more
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ANITA GURNEE, IL 11-14-2009
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Black tie cookie!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are the cutest and most delicious meringue cookies! They are the the cookie in "formal attire" on the holiday cookie... tray. They take a little time to make, but are worth the effort. With my extra melted chocolate, I drizzled thin lines of chocolate over the tops, too.Read more
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M Wilmington, NC 06-14-2009
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Loved 'em!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was a great holiday treat & a simple recipe. Kristy, I also use semi-sweet chocolate. I found that I had to spread... butter on the parchment paper prior to baking so that the cookies wouldn't stick to the paper. That part was left out of the instructions.Read more
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Kristy Smithville, GA 04-28-2009
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LOVED THEM!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I baked these and gave away as Christmas gifts. I had the most compliments on them! I tried them a second time and they were... a bit chewy. I live in Humid Southwest Georgia and it was raining the second time I made these, so I should have baked them a little longer and let them dry out more thoroughly. Besides that, they are super easy to make and super delicious. Instead of dark chocolate, though, I use semi-sweet chocolate. I've given the recipe away several times as well and I'm baking them for a baby shower next month! Give these a try, you won't be disappointed!Read more
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Courtney Newport News, VA 01-15-2009
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Special Treat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was an easy recipe and made a cute and festive display. All the kids loved them!