Irish Kisses I Made It Ii

Irish Kisses

Cosmicmother 5 years ago
~Made for the Irish or Green recipe Challenge March 2019~

Irish Kisses by Grandmacooks

I wish I could have got a better photo, it doesn't look green in the photo but it is a pale mint green. And you can't see the mini chocolate chips but they are in there!
My daughter loved these!!! She polished off a half dozen before I had to hide them on her, Lol. She loves mint-chocolate chip ice cream, but has to have a lactase pill. But she can enjoy these and have that ice cream taste with no dairy! She thought they tasted just like the ice cream too! :D
There was an omission or missed step in the directions. Where it says beat to soft peaks it should say stiff peaks. Perhaps it was meant to say beat to stiff peaks after adding the food colouring and mint extract. In any event, you'll want to beat it until it's stiff and glossy before baking. I had to fit them on 3 baking sheets, 2 large and one small, so you'll want to make sure you can fit that many in your oven!
I used 6 drops of green food coloring instead of 4, and I think I could of added a little more. And my mint extract was pourable so I couldn't add 4 drops-- I used a 1/4 tsp--which worked out perfectly and not overpowering at all.
I weighed the mini chocolate chips, 6oz's worked out to one cup. (I had a 300gram/10oz bag)
I was worried the 375F oven would turn the meringues a little dark (even though you turn the heat off right after)-- so to avoid possible discoloration I baked them at 200F for one hour. And turned off the heat and let them sit in the oven for 2 hours to dry out. (I live in an extremely dry part of the country so in humid areas you might have to let them sit for 8-12 hours. The best way to check is to try one from the oven--I like them crisp on the outside and chewy-soft in the center) I have a newer oven that stays quite hot, so that's why I didn't want to risk the 375F oven.
Another option would be to leave out the mini chocolate chips and pipe out the meringues. Then after cooling dip the bottoms in melted chocolate. :)
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Ladybug_MrsJ 5 years ago said:

Good idea! Looks like it would also make a nice Christmas cookie!

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Cosmicmother 5 years ago said:

Yes! Like candy cane meringues....I could serve them to my Sister-in-law at Christmas time since she's allergic to gluten. She rarely gets a cookie or dessert as she's also dairy intolerant (I use Enjoy Life brand choco-chips, dairy/gluten/Nut free and they are mini-chips). Perfect for allergies! :)

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Ladybug_MrsJ 5 years ago said:

We have tons of gluten and dairy allergies in my family (and also among our Iranian friends - I think that is because one Iranian friend changed her diet and cancelled her bowel surgery after meeting me, and she introduced me to another Iranian lady who also had digestive problems). Anyway, I am only allergic to milk now; however, I have served these German meringues a lot (popular) and have also made the Iranian (Persian) inspired ones (cardamon and rose water being staples in Iranian sweets):

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/95782/coconut-macaroons-german-style

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/217072/cardamom-rose-meringues

I like the idea of the mint-chocolate-chip variation!

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Cosmicmother 5 years ago said:

I LOVE coconut macaroons, to me that's a real macaroon vs the ones with condensed milk.
I haven't tried desserts with rose before, always wanted too! I watched a Martha Stewart baking show awhile back where she made Iranian/Persian cookies. One uses rice flour, a pretty date filled cookie and a sesame seed-tahini cookie. I will have to venture out more in my baking!
Thanks for the links! :)

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Ladybug_MrsJ 5 years ago said:

Well, I know my friends love those coconut macaroons. I have made them many times. The funny thing about living in Iran is that people always buy their baked goods at a bakery. No kidding, people were actually storing dishes in their ovens because they never used them (It makes sense if you consider the cupboards are made of metal and marble instead of wood and plastic). I bought myself a toaster oven and had to explain to my in-laws how it worked. If you ever go to an Iranian bakery, the walnut-flour cookies are the best. I have made these (also gluten and dairy free): https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/103170/the-rebbetzin-chefs-persian-walnut-cookies

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chuckieb 5 years ago said:

Those are so pretty Shona! Nice job! I like meringues.

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DIZ3 5 years ago said:

I think that's a very nice photo, Cosmicmother! On my screen, I can tell there is a mint green hue. I'm glad it's something lactose free that your daughter can enjoy. You will have to make more.

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mommyluvs2cook 5 years ago said:

I have never made or even had meringues before!! How great they are dairy free and your daughter can eat them without problem, they turned out beautiful!! Oh and I can slightly see the green hue as well :)

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eastcoaster 5 years ago said:

Lovely photo Shona, i can see a faint minty color, very pretty.I have never made these either, wonderful that they are dairy free so your daughter can enjoy them.

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LindaLMT 5 years ago said:

Picture looks great Shona! I guess you wouldn't want the cookies too green, a pale minty color sounds lovely. That's great S. can enjoy the taste of ice cream without having ice cream.

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Cosmicmother 5 years ago said:

Thanks everyone!! :)
I should have cracked one open so you could see the inside, but the outside is brittle and it wouldn't look pretty.....as I forgot to mention that the inside is far more green! The drier it gets on the outside the more the colour dissipates. :)

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