petite parisiennes

Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

My mom used to make these little meringue cookies for Christmas every year. I had lost the recipe, but found it at my daughter's house. Yay! The original version uses brown paper bags to cover the cookie tins instead of parchment. Your choice!

yield 3 1/2 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For petite parisiennes

  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tarter
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 c
    mini chocolate chips (or grated chocolate)
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped nuts

How To Make petite parisiennes

  • 1
    Beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • 2
    Add sugar gradually and continue beating until VERY stiff peaks form. Add vanilla, fold in chocolate and nuts.
  • 3
    Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake 300º F for 20 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

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