*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                           KISSING IN THE CLOUDS
 
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 Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2                    Egg whites, at room temp.
      1/8   t            Salt
      3/4   c            Sugar
      1/2   t            Almond extract
    1 1/2   c            Flaked coconut
    2       c            Popped popcorn, finely
                         -crushed in blender or food
                         -processor
    1       T            All-purpose flour
    1       t            Unsweetened dry cherry-
                         -flavor drink mix (opt)
   16                    Chocolate candy kisses
 
   From Orville Redenbacher Popcorn.
   
   Preheat oven to 300'F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
   
   In medium bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
   Gradually add sugar, beating continuously, until stiff peaks form. By
   hand, fold in remaining ingredients, except candy kisses, just until
   all ingredients are moistened.
   
   Drop by rounded tablespoons, 2 apart, on baking sheet. Bake at
   300'F. for 7 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and immediately
   gently press a candy kiss in center of each cookie. Return to oven
   and bake an additional 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on
   cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove to wire racks to cool. Makes
   16 cookies.
   
   Nutritional analysis per serving: 98.9 calories; 3.5 grams total fat;
   (2.8 grams saturated fat); 1.2 grams protein; 2.9 grams
   carbohydrates; 1.1 milligrams cholesterol; 44.5 milligrams sodium.
  
 
 
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