Meringue Bones

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This unique treatment for meringue travels well, too! You will certainly get requests for the recipe, and folks will be surprised at how simple it is!

Meringue Bones

Average Rating: 4.8

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + cooling
YIELD: 1 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Place mixture in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag.
  • 2. On parchment-lined baking sheets, pipe meringue into a 3-in. log. Pipe two 1-in. balls on opposite sides of each end of the log. Repeat with remaining meringue. Bake at 225° for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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