I used fresh Penzeys Vietnamese Cinnamon and Apple Pie Spice (since I didn't have Pumpkin Pie Spice blend on hand), real
vanilla extract instead of the
imitation stuff, Medaglia D'Oro Italian import instant espresso, Captain Morgan rum, and I brewed Lavazza espresso shots with my espresso machine
for the glaze.
For the Meringue Kisses: (store - bought meringue cookies can be substituted for a shortcut) 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar ⅛ tsp salt ⅛ tsp cream of tartar, optional 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1/2 imitation vanilla flavoring Red gel food coloring, optio
For the Meringue Kisses: (store - bought meringue cookies can be substituted
for a shortcut) 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar ⅛ tsp salt ⅛ tsp cream of tartar, optional 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1/2 imitation vanilla flavoring Red gel food coloring, optio
for a shortcut) 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar ⅛ tsp salt ⅛ tsp cream of tartar, optional 1/4 teaspoon pure
vanilla extract or 1/2
imitation vanilla flavoring Red gel food coloring, optional