INGREDIENTS:
7 egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar (use superfine)
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract food coloring
Tools needed:
measuring spoon/cup
Electric mixer (hand or stand)
cookie sheet / tray
parchment paper or silicone mats
ziploc bag or piping bagstar tip
HOW TO PREPARE:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
Line cookie sheet with parchment papers or silicone mats.
Beat egg whites on low-medium speed until frothy.
Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the sugar giving each addition a minute to fully incorporate before adding the next bit.
Continue beating until the sugar dissolves and the mixture holds very stiff peaks.
Beat in vanilla.
Divide the meringue and add a very tiny drop of food coloring to make pastel colored cookies. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag.
Pipe using star tip leaving a little room between each one.
Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
Make sure to turn the pan halfway through so that the cookies bake evenly.Turn off the oven and leave the cookies in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let it cool.Store in an air tight container. Enjoy!