Shelly's Recipe

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE KISSES

Category: Candy

2 eggs whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 oz semi-sweet chocolate, grated
42 chocolate kisses
Baking cocoa

In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form, about 6 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beat until soft peaks form, about 6 minutes. Add extract. Fold in grated chocolate.

Insert a medium-size open star tip in a pastry or plastic bag. Fill with meringue.

On a lightly greased baking sheet, pipe 42 1 inch circles. Press a kiss into the center of each. Pile meringue around each kiss in continuous circles from base to top until the kiss is completely covered. Dust with cocoa.

Bake at 325 for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. Make 3 1/2 dozen.