Santa Hats

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red and white food coloring
• Chocolate chips (for decoration)

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
4. Gradually add sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Divide meringue into two bowls.
6. In one bowl, add red food coloring and stir until combined.
7. In the other bowl, leave white.
8. Pipe meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in the shape of Santa hats, alternating between red and white.
9. Top each Santa hat with chocolate chips to resemble the pompom.
10. Bake for 1 hour or until meringues are dry and firm.
11. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 150 per serving
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fat: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Festive and eye-catching
• Sweet and airy
• Perfect for Christmas parties
• Can be customized with different colors and toppings

User Comments:

• "These Santa hats were a hit at my holiday party! They were so cute and delicious."
• "Love the combination of the crispy meringue and sweet chocolate chips."
• "These were so easy to make and looked so impressive."
• "A great way to add some Christmas cheer to my dessert table."
• "Perfect for dipping in hot cocoa or coffee."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure egg whites are at room temperature before beating.
• Do not overbeat the meringue, or it will become grainy.
• If the meringue is too thick, add a little water 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
• If the meringue is too thin, beat for longer until it forms stiff peaks.
• Let the meringues cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.