Chocolate Chip Meringues with Ice Cream, Peppermint Candies and Chocolate-Mint Sauce

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 ½ pints chocolate ice cream or peppermint stick ice cream
• ¼ cup whipping cream
• 2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
• ¹/₈ teaspoon salt
• + 6 more ingredients
• • ½ cup egg whites
  • 10 tablespoons sugar
  • unsalted butter
  • ½ cup red-and-white-striped hard peppermint candies
  • ¼ cup water
  • ²/₃ cup powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 225°. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using small bowl or can as guide, trace three 4-inch-diameter circles on parchment on each baking sheet; turn parchment over (circles will show through). Brush parchment with melted butter. Whisk powdered sugar and 2 tab...

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