MERINGUE SANTA HATS

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My grandkids love it when I make meringues shaped like Santa hats. If they are here, they love to help-they like to put red glitter on the meringue and take such pride in knowing they have helped Grandma.-Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
Red colored sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 250°. Add cream of tartar and vanilla to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a #8 round tip. Fill bag with one-fourth of the meringue; set aside. Prepare a second piping bag, using a #12 round tip; fill with remaining meringue., Using bag with the #12 tip, pipe 36 Santa hat triangles (2 in. tall) onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with red sugar. Use first bag to pipe white trim and pompoms on hats., Bake 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1 hour., Remove hats from paper. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Patti Morris
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I will definitely be making these again!


MOHAMMAD IQBAL
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These meringue Santa hats were the perfect festive treat for my Christmas party.


Zain Arif12
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So easy to make and they turned out so cute!


Alfie Taylor
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These meringue Santa hats were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them! They were so cute and festive.


Derrick Hines
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these meringue Santa hats without any problems. They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Abuhuraira Alludin
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These meringue Santa hats were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious and festive. My guests loved them.


Eurocad Immigration Consultants
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I followed the recipe exactly and my meringue Santa hats turned out perfect! They were so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them again for my next Christmas party.


Russel Hicks
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These meringue Santa hats were delicious! The meringue was light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.


Imane Mamri
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I made these meringue Santa hats with my kids and we had a blast! They were so easy to make and they turned out so adorable. We used red and white sprinkles to decorate them, and they looked just like Santa's hats.


Muzamil abbas Abbas
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These meringue Santa hats were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive. I used a variety of sprinkles and candies to decorate them, and they all turned out so cute.