Meringues
(pareve)
Makes 30
4 egg whites at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon sifted confectioners sugar
3-4 drops vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 250F. Have two ungreased cookie sheets
ready.
Place egg whites in a large bowl. Whip until mixture
peaks softly. Whisk in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Add the
vanilla and confectioners sugar with the last addition.
Mixture should stand in stiff peaks. Spoon into a piping bag
fitted with a large star pipe. Pipe rosettes, about 1
½-inches in diameter, onto cookie sheets or spoon rounded
tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. . Bake in
preheated oven for 2 hours or until dry. Cool on a wire
tray.
Note: these can also keep in an airtight container in a
cool, dry place.
approx. nutrients per meringue: calories – 22 protein
– 0g carbohydrates – 5g
fat – 0g cholesterol – 0mg sodium – 7mg
