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Snow Caps

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These Snow Caps are a classic holiday treat featuring crisp, airy meringue bases topped with a rich layer of melted white chocolate. The combination of sweet egg whites and creamy chocolate creates a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday baking, or as an elegant addition to any dessert platter. They are simple to prepare but require patience to dry out properly, resulting in a cookie that is light, sweet, and visually stunning.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 72
Calories: 757.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Snow Caps are a classic holiday treat featuring crisp, airy meringue bases topped with a rich layer of melted white chocolate. The combination of sweet egg whites and creamy chocolate creates a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday baking, or as an elegant addition to any dessert platter. They are simple to prepare but require patience to dry out properly, resulting in a cookie that is light, sweet, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
  • 3 Egg Whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 White Chocolate baking bars,
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 200&# 194;°F (93ðC).
  2. 2
    Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    In a large mixer bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar.
  4. 4
    Beat at the highest speed of an electric mixer until the mixture is just frothy.
  5. 5
    Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. 6
    Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  7. 7
    Add vanilla extract and beat for 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  9. 9
    Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls, spaced 1 inch apart, onto prepared baking sheets.
  10. 10
    Bake for 2 hours, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until meringues are dry to the touch but not browned.
  11. 11
    Turn off the heat and leave the meringues in the closed oven for 3 to 4 hours until completely dry.
  12. 12
    Remove from oven and cool completely.
  13. 13
    Carefully remove cooled meringues from parchment paper.
  14. 14
    Melt white chocolate baking bars in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water, stirring constantly until smooth.
  15. 15
    Dip the top of each cookie into the melted white chocolate.
  16. 16
    Place dipped cookies on waxed paper to dry and set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 72

Amount Per Serving
Calories 757.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.0g47%
Saturated Fat 17.9g90%
Cholesterol 11.9mg4%
Sodium 93.8mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 110.9g37%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 106.2g
Protein 10.0g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: meringue, cookies, white chocolate, holiday, dessert, egg whites, christmas, sweet, crispy, vanilla, baking, treats, gift, party, easy, classic
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