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Meringue Drops

Name: Meringue Drops
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; Food coloring, optional; 3/4 cup sugar; White pearl or coarse sugar, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

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.

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Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Food coloring, optional
3/4 cup sugar
White pearl or coarse sugar, optional

Directions

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line baking sheets with parchment.
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.
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.
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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