Trinity Meringue Treats
Kids are fascinated by the 'magic' transformation fo ordinary egg whites into cloudlike treats.) Could be used to teach the trinity along with the egg allegory. 3 in 1 = whole egg, yolk and white.
2 egg whites at room temp with no traces of yolk
pinch salt
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (or extra chocolate chips)
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, add salt, cream of tartar, vanilla.
Gradually beat in sugar to taste. When mixture becomes glossy and stiff peaks form when beater is lifted out, stop beating and fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
drop by teasppon full onto a foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake at 250 for 40 minutes.
Remove from over, cool 5 min
Originally posted by member Dsevertson