Minty Meringues
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Beat egg whites until foamy in a large
bowl at high speed; sprinkle cream of tarter, salt, and food
coloring over the egg whites and continue beating until soft
peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating
until stiff peaks form. Beat in flavorings just until blended.
- Spoon meringue into decorating bag fitted
with No. 30 star tip; pipe out meringue stars onto 2 large foil-lined
baking sheets.
- Bake at 225*F for 45 minutes; turn off
oven and let dry in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven and let dry
completely on a wire rack.
- Layer stars between strips of waxed paper
in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to
1 week or freeze for several weeks.
Makes 20 dozen.
Recipe provided courtesy of Iowa Egg Council.