How to Make Meringues

Light and airy, meringues make a nice summertime cookie, or anytime cookie for that matter. Stored well, they'll keep for up to five days. Makes about 24.

Things You'll Need

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 c. sugar
• Groceries
• Baking Sheets
• Electric Mixer
• Mixing Bowls
• Plastic Food Containers
• Spatulas
• Wire Cooling Rack
• Plastic food containers
• Baking sheets
• Mixing bowls

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

2. Grease and flour a baking sheet or line it with baking parchment. Tap out any extra flour.

3. Beat the egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

4. Add the sugar gradually, beating continuously, until stiff, glossy peaks form.

5. Drop the mixture by the teaspoonful on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.

6. Place the oven rack in the center of the oven and bake the meringues 45 minutes.

7. Turn off the oven. Leave the meringues in the oven another hour.

8. Remove the meringues from the oven and, with a spatula, place them on a wire rack to finish cooling.

9. Store the meringues in an airtight container.

Tips & Warnings

• Dress up the meringues with miniature chocolate pieces, miniature M&Ms or chopped walnuts.