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Meringue Bunnies

 Meringue Bunnies
These cute cookies created by our home economists are a great addition to your table when entertaining at Easter. Enlist the kids to help shape the bunnies.
12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + cooling

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup pink candy coating disks
  • 36 heart-shaped red decorating sprinkles

Directions

  • In a bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed
  • until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time,
  • beating on high until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a pastry or
  • plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag.
  • On parchment-lined baking sheets, pipe the meringue into 4-3/4-in.
  • bunny shapes. Bake at 225° for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. Remove
  • to wire racks.
  • In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Place in a
  • pastry or plastic bag. Pipe ears, whiskers and mouths on bunnies.
  • Attach hearts for eyes and nose with melted candy coating. Yield: 1
  • dozen.