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Chocolate Chip Meringue Crisps

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Bake walnuts in a shallow pan, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until toasted. Set aside.
3. Beat egg whites and vanilla at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
4. Add SPLENDA® Sugar Blend, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form; stir in walnuts and chocolate morsels.
5. Spoon rounded teaspoons of mixture on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake 15 minutes. Drop oven temperature to 200°F (95°C). Bake for one hour and 45 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight tin.

Makes 36 crisps.
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1 crisp): Calories 35 | Calories from Fat 15 | Fat 2.0g (sat 0.5g) | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 5mg | Carbohydrates 4g | Fiber 0g | Sugars 4g | Protein 1g

Recipe is courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.