Spicy Meringue Kisses

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Dash of salt
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash of ground black pepper
• Dash of ground cloves

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 225º.
2. Cover 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper; secure with masking tape.
3. Place egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high; gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add cinnamon and remaining ingredients; beat just until blended.
4. Spoon batter into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 60 mounds onto prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake meringues at 225° for 1 1/2 hours. Turn oven off, and cool meringues in closed oven for 1 1/2 hours or until dry. Carefully remove meringues from paper.