SNOW-PUFFED MERINGUES

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My family and friends like a nice pick-me-up dessert after a big holiday meal. These feather-light morsels fit the bill perfectly. To make six dozen cookies, or to make them easier to ship, skip the Nutella and dust with cocoa instead. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup Nutella

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 225°. Add vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in confectioners' sugar., Place meringue in a pastry bag fitted with a #1M open star tip. Pipe 1-1/2-in. rosettes onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until firm to the touch, 45-50 minutes. Turn off oven (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets., Remove meringues from parchment. Pipe or spread Nutella onto bottoms of half the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges