Vanilla Meringue Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites
• 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
• 2/3 c. sugar
• dash of salt

Directions

1. Crack eggs and place egg whites in a mixing bowl. Let warm to room temperature for 30 minutes
2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Add vanilla extract, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites. Beat on medium speed until foamy.
4. 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, about 7 minutes.
5. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a #32-star tip.
6. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe 1 1/4-in. diameter cookies 2 in. apart onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake until firm to the touch, 40-45 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues in the oven for 1 hour (with the door closed).
8. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a baking sheet.
9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Members of the WFBF Promotion and Education Committee shared their favorite cookie recipes. This recipe was shared by Lynn Leahy and used in the December | January 2022-2023 Rural Route.