Meringues

If you want a really fancy-looking treat that is also relatively healthy for you (these have no fat--how many cookies can you say that about!?), try these impressive looking meringues.  They are a dessert that looks complicated, but is actually very easy (not to mention cheap).

Meringues

2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. superfine or powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
food coloring (optional)

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Add cream of tartar to egg whites and beat until stiff; gradually add sugar, beating until whites hold stiff peaks. Fold in vanilla and food coloring. Drop by teaspoonfulls or pipe onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40 minutes at 250 degrees, but do not allow to brown.  Let cool in oven for 30 minutes before removing.

Meringues are a very light and special treat