Nutmeg Kisses with White Chocolate Drizzle

Just because the holidays are over, it doesn't mean we can't bake!  These cookies are a lot of fun to make and just melt in your mouth when you eat them.  Read more to find out about this recipe.

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This is another one of those recipes that makes me realize how much I LOVE my KitchenAid.  If you don't have a pastry bag you can use a spoon to drop the cookies or just fill a ziploc bag and snip of the end.  These cookies have a fantastic nutmeg taste but I would suggest not using anymore in the drizzle.  I used vanilla candy coating on it's own and it balanced the nutmeg perfectly.  Enjoy these bites size sweeties!   

ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 recipe White Chocolate Drizzle (see recipe below) (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine egg whites, vanilla, nutmeg, and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).

3. Transfer meringue to a pastry bag fitted with small star tip. To make each cookie, pipe meringue into 1-1/2-inch stars or kisses 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. (Or use a spoon to drop meringue onto parchment.)

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn off oven. Let meringues dry in oven with the door closed about 1 hour or until dry and crisp. Transfer to wire racks; let cool. If desired, drizzle with White Chocolate Drizzle. Let drizzle dry. Makes about 40 cookies.

White Chocolate Drizzle
ingredients

• 2 ounces coarsely chopped white baking chocolate with cocoa butter
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or a dash of ground nutmeg

directionsIn a small saucepan, combine white baking chocolate, shortening, and nutmeg. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until just melted.