SPARKLY MERINGUE SNOWMEN

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For my son's first Christmas home from Iraq, I wanted everything to feel magical. He loves meringue cookies, so I made a big batch of minty snowmen and snowflakes. -Patricia Lindsay, Independence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield About 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon mint or vanilla extract
Black nonpareils
Orange sprinkles

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 200°. Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in extract., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a #12 round tip. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe snowmen about 4 in. tall, 2 in. apart, onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Decorate with black nonpareils and orange sprinkles. Bake until firm to the touch, 80-90 minutes., Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Frisk Little
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These meringues are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. They're so easy to make, and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make these again for my next holiday party.


LilasRamadan890 Dhh
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These meringues are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love the way they look, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Okolie Blessing
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I've made these meringues several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love the way they look, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jose Kasule
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These meringues are the perfect dessert for a winter party. They're light and fluffy, with a delicate sweetness. I love the way they look, and they're always a hit with my guests.


Umesh Mehera
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These meringues are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. They're so easy to make, and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make these again for my next holiday party.


Stepha Krakaka
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These meringues are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love the way they look, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Kalikamboh Kalikamboh
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These meringues are the perfect dessert for a winter party. They're light and fluffy, with a delicate sweetness. I love the way they look, and they're always a hit with my guests.


MuDaSsAr ALi_120
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I've made these meringues several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love the way they look, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


SK KABIR
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These meringues were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me pipe the meringue into snowman shapes. The meringues turned out great, and they were a big hit at our holiday party.


Dani mian
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These meringues are the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table. They're light and airy, with a delicate sweetness. I love the way they melt in your mouth. I'll definitely be making these again for my Christmas party.


Daniella Williams
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these meringues without any problems. They're so simple to make, and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make these again for my next holiday party.


Anzee Lama
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These meringues were a huge hit with my family! They're so cute and festive, and they taste amazing. I used a piping bag to make the snowman shapes, and they turned out perfect. The recipe was easy to follow, and the meringues baked up beautifully. I