Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 egg whites ((large))
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar*
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract**
- 1 drop icing color ((optional))
Instruction
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Place the egg whites in a large, clean mixing bowl, and add the cream of tartar and salt.
- Whip the whites on medium speed until foamy and just beginning to turn white.
- While continuing to whip, add in the sugar very slowly (about 1/4 teaspoon at a time).
- When all the sugar has been added, turn the mixer up to high speed and whip until the meringue is glossy and very stiff.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then fold in the color (if using).
- Transfer the meringue to a clean piping bag fitted with a French star tip, and pipe 1-inch diameter kisses onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meringues in the warm oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until light and crisp (do not brown).
- Serve immediately.
