Festive Meringues

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"These are wonderful little desserts to be served when you are having those holiday get togethers, just a different little treat - Got the recipe from Get Cracking!!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 54 meringues

ingredients

• 6 egg whites, at room temperature*
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• red and green sprinkles or crushed candy cane, for decoration

directions

1. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Sprinkle with cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Pipe meringue through pastry bag fitted with a large star tip or drop from a teaspoon onto baking sheets lined with ungreased aluminum foil or parchment paper; top with sprinkles or crushed candy canes. Bake at 250F for 45 minutes or until lightly colored. Turn off heat; leave meringues in the oven with the door slightly open for at least 1 hour or until cool. Remove from baking sheets.
2. TIP: Meringues may be baked several days ahead and stored in airtight containers.
3. *NOTE: Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not leave egg whites unrefrigerated for more than 1 hour.