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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 470 Minutes |
Ready In: 480 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Delicate and delicious. The long cooking time is for leaving the meringues in the turned-off oven overnight. Ingredients:
3 egg whites |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 1/2 ounces packages orange flavor gelatin |
4 -6 ounces chocolate chips (preheat) or 4 -6 ounces chopped nuts (, optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 475F degrees.
2. Cover 2 baking sheets with foil.
3. Beat egg whites until foamy.
4. Add salt and cream of tartar.
5. Mix the orange gelatin and sugar together, then add the mixture to the egg whites gradually, a tablespoon at a time, while beating.
6. Beat to stiff peaks.
7. Carefully fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.
8. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
9. Place the baking sheets into the hot oven quickly, then close the oven door, and turn the oven off.
10. Leave the cookies in the oven overnight (8 hours).
11. Store in an airtight container.
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