Rose Meringue Cookies

Craft these delicious and decadent flowers for a sweet treat or perfect gift for a loved one.

Preparation:

• Large piping bags
• Petal tip 104
• Leaf tip 366
• Flower Nail
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Pink color dust
• Brush
• Colors: Pink, yellow, blue
• White candy melt

Meringue Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Meringue:

• Mix egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until frothy.
• Slowly add both sugars and continue to mix until the meringue thickens.
• Add salt and vanilla and keep mixing.
• Add food coloring and mix until the meringue holds stiff peaks.
• Pipe the meringue on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 180°F for 2-3 hours or until the meringue is dry.
• Decorate!

source: www.sweetlambs.com