Peppermint Stars
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
These light, melt-in-the-mouth peppermint-flavor dessert meringues are virtually fat-free and fun to eat.
Servings:
45 cookies
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Ingredients
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2egg whitessee savings
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1/2 teaspoonvanillasee savings
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1/4 teaspooncream of tartarsee savings
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1/2 cupsugarsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonpeppermint extractsee savings
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Red food coloring (optional)see savings
Directions
1.
Place egg whites in a medium mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2.
Line two large cookie sheets with brown paper or foil; set aside.
3.
Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (tips stand straight) and sugar dissolves. Quickly beat in peppermint extract. Tint pink with several drops of red food coloring, if desired.
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Using a pastry tube with a large star decorating tip, pipe cookies onto prepared cookie sheets (form cookies about 1-1/2 inches in diameter). Bake in a 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let cookies dry in oven with door closed about 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets. Cover and store in a dry place. Makes 45 cookies.
Nutrition information
Calories 9, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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