MERINGUE SNOWFLAKES

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For a party favor or gift your friends will remember for years to come, try these gorgeous cookies. Add a bit of glitz with white or light blue decorating sugar. A bit of piping practice isn't a bad thing to have in making these fabulous creations.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 snowflakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 dash salt
1/2 cup superfine sugar
decorator sugar (white or light blue)

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a medium bowl.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.
  • Draw six 3-1/2-inch circles on each sheet of paper or foil.
  • Set aside.
  • FOR MERINGUE:
  • Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks forms (tips curl).
  • Gradually add the 1/2 cup superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form ( tips stand straight) and sugar is nearly dissolved.
  • Transfer meringue to a decorating bag fitted with a 3/8-inch round tip.
  • Pipe snowflake shapes on top of circles on paper or foil.
  • Sprinkle with the decorating sugar.
  • Bake all of the meringues at the same time on separate oven racks for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off oven; let meringues dry in oven with door closed for 1 hour.
  • Lift meringues off paper or foil.
  • Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Makes 12 meringue snowflakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.3, Sodium 22.1, Carbohydrate 8.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 0.6

Rabin Budhathoki
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These meringue snowflakes are so beautiful! They would be perfect for a winter wedding.


Usman Yashg
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I've never made meringue snowflakes before, but I'm intrigued. I think I'll give them a try.


Barbara Anderson-Johnson
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These meringue snowflakes look delicious! I'm going to have to try making them soon.


Tapiwa Ntsharwa
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I'm not sure how these meringue snowflakes will turn out, but I'm excited to try them.


Bryan Jurado
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These meringue snowflakes are so pretty! I can't wait to make them for my next party.


Mostafa Elsayed
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I had a little trouble getting the meringue to form stiff peaks, but I eventually got it. These snowflakes were a big hit with my kids.


M Alauddin
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These meringue snowflakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicate and beautiful.


D_ A
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I was a little skeptical about how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so light and airy.


CJ Manship
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I've made these meringue snowflakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table.


Lisa Shaw
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These meringue snowflakes were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.


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