COOKIE BAKED ALASKA

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"When I tasted this pretty dessert at a luncheon, I had to have the recipe," shares Maria Hull, Bartlett, Illinois. For variety, she suggests experimenting with different flavors of cookies or ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup vanilla ice cream
2 sugar cookies (3 inches)
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Scoop 1/2 cup of ice cream onto each cookie. Freeze until firm. In a small heavy saucepan or double boiler, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Place cookies on a baking sheet. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of cookie. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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