Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence for 12 Days of Cookies 2008

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (35)

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
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
recipe Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks
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
recipe Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks
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!
recipe Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks
DEB OXFORD, PA 12-24-2008
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Great Meringue Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These cookies turned out wonderful. I loved the recipe and will make them again.Thanks Tyler!!!
recipe Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks
Cheryl Northford, CT 12-23-2008
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Different, and so cute!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I piped these out of my decorator with a star tip, and they look like little snow-covered trees! I dipped them in the... chocolate and then sprinkled the chocolate part with: crushed candy canes, finely chopped pecans, rainbow sprinkles, finely chopped coconut; or just left them with the plain chocolate bottom. They are very pretty. They dried out great overnight. Very easy to make if you follow the recipe carefully.Read more
recipe Chocolate Covered Snow Peaks
Joanne Paxton , MA 12-23-2008
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If too sweet try....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If the are too sweet, try a sifted dusting og coco powder. . It may also help with the person who said too sticky ( although,... for that person, check/ytest your oven temp. "Flat results??? Possible either under whipped or over whipped. Over whipping is my guess. peppermint extract is good yep try just 1/4 t more . but I used 1/2 t of vaqnill too.. OH yeah, check the fresh date on your eggs. if the kind you buy doesn't have a date stamped on it , or just inside the box lid, buty a different brand. same with flour. cook will come out awful with expired date on the flour bag. I put a note in or on my container. Cookies are great!!! I like the pretty appearance of the coco powder. I sift right over the cookies Read more