Banjo's Baked Iceberg

Ingredients

• 2 large pasteurized egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Supplies

• 1 cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray
• Mixer
• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl and beat with a mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form.
3. Increase speed to high, and gradually add granulated sugar and then powdered sugar.
4. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Add vanilla extract; beat just until blended.
6. Scoop with tablespoon and place dollops on cookie sheet in order to create little icebergs.
7. Bake for 11/2 hours.
8. Turn oven off and leave pan in oven as it cools for about 1 hour or until meringues are cool.
   
   
   
   Note: Parents should handle power mixer and oven, but kids can help with separating egg whites and yolks, measuring, and adding dry ingredients.
   
   
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