Cherry Almond Meringues
These pretty little Cherry Almond Meringues are the perfect, light sweet treat. A great addition is to dip into melted chocolate!
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 tsp. vanilla
- 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
- 1/4 tsp. cherry extract
- red food coloring optional
- note: you can omit the cherry and almond extract and add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to make these peppermint-flavored.
Instructions
- Line two large cookie sheets with foil. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Stir in extracts and food coloring. Using a decorating bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe cookies 1" or so in diameter onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake at 225° for 1-1/2 hours. Turn off heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door ajar until cool, for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container.