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Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- dash of salt
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (4 ounces) granulated sugar
- white glitter for topping, optional
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a dash of salt. Beat until peaks form, then gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat till the mixture is stiff and glossy.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pipe meringues onto the sheet, using a pastry bag and star tip; or drop meringues by large teaspoonfuls onto the sheet. Bake in a preheated 200°F oven for 1 1/2 hours.
Turn the oven off, remove the meringues, and dust with the white glitter; they'll still be slightly tacky, so the glitter should adhere. Return to the turned-off oven, and leave them there till they're completely cool, 3 hours or more. This is a good cookie to make in the evening; they can be left in the oven (with the heat turned off) overnight. Yield: approximately three dozen meringues.
SHORTCUT METHOD: Dissolve 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar in 1/2 cup (4 ounces) boiling water; cool. Add 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) meringue powder, and beat till peaks form. Shape and bake as directed above.
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