Chocolate Mint Kisses

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• cocoa, for dusting
• 30 g dark chocolate
• 5 egg whites
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup splenda sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon cocoa

Recipe

• 1 melt the chocolate using a double boiler or low heat in the microwave.
• 2 set aside to cool.
• 3 beat the egg whites for around 6 minutes or until soft peaks form and hold their shape, add the castor sugar and splenda, alternately a little at a time and beat until the mixture is stiff and shiny.
• 4 using a metal spoon, gently fold in the tablespoon cocoa, melted chocolate and the essences.
• 5 drop heaped teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake in a moderate oven for around 40 minutes.
• 6 remove biscuits immediately and place on wire rack to cool.