Meringue Turtle Doves
Delightful meringue turtle doves are charming, sweet treats with crisp shells and adorable animal shapes, perfect for festive gatherings or as charming edible decorations.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with brown paper.
- In a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fill a decorating bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip with the meringue mixture, filling it half full.
- Beginning at the head end, squeeze the bag gently, moving the tip in a clockwise motion to form a question mark shape.
- For the lower body, continue squeezing as you move the tip about 2 1/2 inches to the right, then back left, then right again, releasing pressure as you pull up the tip to form the body shape.
- Place mini semi-sweet chocolate pieces on the head to create the eye and beak.
- Bake in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 15 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let the cookies dry inside with the door closed for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
256
kcal
13% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).