Meringue Drops

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   Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line

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   with parchment paper.

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   Preheat oven to 200u00b0. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and if desired food coloring to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.

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   Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert pastry tip. Fill bag with meringue. Pipe 2-in. circles or shapes 2 in. apart onto prepared

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   . If desired, sprinkle with pearl sugar.

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   Bake 20-25 minutes or until set and dry. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven until oven has completely cooled. Store in an airtight container.

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