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Heart Healthy Irish Delights Recipe

                   
Irish Delights
Bite into this bright green, homemade meringue candy that's too delicious not to be lucky. Requiring just 4 ingredients, these Irish Delights are a festive treat for St. Patrick's Day or any day of the year.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 24 servings
4 egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Food coloring
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°. In a bowl beat egg whites with a hand mixer until frothy.

Step 2

Gradually mix in sugars until stiff peaks start to form. Do not overmix.

Step 3

Add food coloring drops to color and stir in gently, if desired.

Step 4

Drop mounds of meringue onto baking sheet, using two spoons. Bake for two hours; do not open oven door.

Step 5

Turn off oven, but do not remove cookies. Leave in oven at least 2 hours or overnight; do not open oven door. Store in an airtight container.

Time: 240 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 29
Make this for: Healthy Kids Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:29
total fat:0g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:9mg
total carb:7g
fibers:0g
sugars:1g
proteins:0g

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Heart Healthy Irish Delights Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 24 servings
4 egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Food coloring
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°. In a bowl beat egg whites with a hand mixer until frothy.

Step 2

Gradually mix in sugars until stiff peaks start to form. Do not overmix.

Step 3

Add food coloring drops to color and stir in gently, if desired.

Step 4

Drop mounds of meringue onto baking sheet, using two spoons. Bake for two hours; do not open oven door.

Step 5

Turn off oven, but do not remove cookies. Leave in oven at least 2 hours or overnight; do not open oven door. Store in an airtight container.

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