Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • Pinch Cream of Tartar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Food coloring (if desired)

Instruction

  • 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.