Meringue candy canes

Meringue candy canes

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• vanilla - 1/2 tsp
• egg whites - 4 item
• cream of tartar - 1/4 tsp
• red food coloring - 1 item
• red decorating sugar - 1 item

How to make meringue candy canes:

Beat together the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla in large bowl until foamy, using electric mixer at high speed. Gradually add sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Tint pink with red food coloring. Fill a large pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip (#4) with meringue mixture. Pipe mixture into 3 1/2-inch long candy canes, about 1 inch apart, on baking sheets covered with brown paper. Sprinkle each with red sugar. Bake in a 275° oven for 45 minutes, or until set, but not browned.

Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour to dry. Remove from oven. When cooled, remove from paper. Store in airtight container. Makes 60.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Low fat.