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Holiday Meringues




Source of Recipe


Pillsbury Bars & Cookies






List of Ingredients



• 3 egg whites
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
  
• Red or pink paste food color
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 200 F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil. In large bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar; beat until foamy. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy. Beat in peppermint extract.
   
2. Fit large decorating bag with 1/2-inch star tip. With small brush, paint 3 to 4 evenly spaced stipes of food color on inside of bag from tip to upper edge. Carefully spoon all meringue into bag. Pipe 1 1/2-inch diameter stars about 1 1/2 inches apart onto paper-lined cookie sheets.
   
3. Bake at 200 F. for 1 hour or until dry, but not brown.
   






Final Comments


3 dozen cookies