Meringue Drops
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: about 2 dozen.
If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added to the meringues to change the flavor.
Ingredients
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3 large egg whites
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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Food coloring, optional
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3/4 cup sugar
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White pearl or coarse sugar, optional
Directions
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1.
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line baking sheets with parchment.
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2.
Preheat oven to 200°. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and if desired food coloring to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
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3.
Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert pastry tip. Fill bag with meringue. Pipe 2-in. circles or shapes 2 in. apart onto prepared baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with pearl sugar.
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4.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven until oven has completely cooled. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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