meringue star cookies
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This is my favorite meringue cookie recipe. It works that best and is the prettiest. I love that these can be used for any time of the year with the different types of sprinkles available.
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yield
2 dozen cookies
method
Bake
Ingredients For meringue star cookies
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4egg whites, at room temperatures
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/4 tspcider vinegar
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1/2 tspclear vanilla extract
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1 1/3 cgranulated sugar
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2 Tbspsprinkles + additional for topping
How To Make meringue star cookies
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1Preheat oven to 250*. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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2In a large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until frothy. Add salt, vinegar, and vanilla; beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
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3Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until sugar is nearly dissolved and stiff peaks form.
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4Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of sprinkle. Place mixture in decorating bag fitted with tip 1M; pipe meringue stars 1 inch apart onto prepared sheets. Sprinkle with remaining sprinkles.
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5Place both sheets in oven on separate racks. Bake 45 minutes. Turn off oven; let meringues dry in oven with door closed for 2 hours. Transfer meringues to cooling grids; cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
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