Star Meringue Cookies - And The One Sentence All Teachers Need To Say
Simple meringue cookies that are really more like a confection. They melt in your mouth and have the perfect touch of sweetness!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
2 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, meringue
Servings: 4
Calories: 18kcal
Ingredients
2Egg Whites
PinchCream of Tartar
3/4cupsugar
1/4teaspoonsalt
Food coloringif desired
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form.
Add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Divide meringue and tint with food coloring, if desired.
Drop by level tablespoonful onto greased baking sheets (or pipe with a star tip).
Bake at 300 for 20-25 minutes or until meringues are dry and crisp.
As soon as meringues come out of oven, run a spatula under them to loosen them from the sheets. Allow to continue cooling on the sheets and then place in an airtight container.