Calico Meringues
Submitted by Rosanna
Light, crispy meringue cookies studded with colorful M&Ms. Only 4 ingredients and they practically float off the baking sheet. Great for holidays and parties.
YIELD
1 dozenPREP
15 minCOOK
30 minREADY
45 minThese cloud-like little cookies are proof that you don’t need a long ingredient list to make something special.
Whip egg whites and cream of tartar into stiff, glossy peaks, fold in a handful of M&Ms, and drop them onto a baking sheet. That’s it. The oven does the rest, drying them out low and slow until they’re crispy on the outside and marshmallow-soft in the center.
The M&Ms add pops of color and little chocolate surprises in every bite. They look like confetti on a plate, which makes them a natural fit for birthday parties, holiday cookie trays, and Easter baskets.
Pro Tips
- Make sure your bowl and beaters are completely grease-free. Even a tiny bit of fat will prevent egg whites from whipping properly.
- Add sugar gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, beating well between additions for the stiffest peaks.
- Don’t overbake. Pull them when they’re firm to the touch but still snow-white.
Ingredients
Directions
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
Gradually beat in sugar to make a stiff meringue.
Fold in M&M’s.
Grease and flour a large cookie sheet.
Drop the meringue by teaspoons onto the cookie sheet.
Garnish each with an M&M.
Bake in 250 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until cookies are firm to the touch, but still white.
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