Crunchy Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 210 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 2
   Beat the egg whites and once when they are foamy, add the granulated sugar. When firm, add the icing sugar, by lifting with a spatula. Add 3/4 drops of food coloring if desired. Put the mixture into a fluted pastry bag, and pipe out the meringues on parchment paper or a Silpat silicone cloth from Demarle.
3. 3
   Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the size of the meringues.