Peanut Brittle Meringue Drops

You can easily substitute crushed toffee pieces, with or without chocolate, for the peanut brittle in this recipe. Chopped sugar-glazed pecans are also delicious.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 24

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon vinegar
  • ½ cup crushed peanut brittle
  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; beat until peaks are stiff and glossy.

  3. Quickly beat in vanilla and vinegar. Fold in brittle.

  4. Drop from teaspoons onto baking sheet.

  5. Bake 1 hour. Remove from parchment while cookies are still hot.

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