Meringue Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 200°.
2. 2
   Line 2 cookie sheets with paper from paper grocery bags.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium size bowl at high speed until peaks form.
4. 4
   Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating 1 to 2 minutes after each addition until mixture stands in stiff, glossy peaks.
5. 5
   Beat in vanilla. Spoon half of meringue mixture into decorating bag or plastic tube fitted with a large star shape.
6. 6
   Pipe into 1 1/4-inch star shapes on cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Repeat with remaining meringue.
8. 8
   Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Remove from paper while meringues are still warm.