Orange Meringues
Delicate and delicious. The long cooking time is for leaving the meringues in the turned-off oven overnight.
Steps
Preheat oven to 475f degrees.
Cover 2 baking sheets with foil.
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Add salt and cream of tartar.
Mix the orange gelatin and sugar together , then add the mixture to the egg whites gradually , a tablespoon at a time , while beating.
Beat to stiff peaks.
Carefully fold in the chocolate chips and nuts , if desired.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
Place the baking sheets into the hot oven quickly , then close the oven door , and turn the oven off.
Leave the cookies in the oven overnight.
Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients
egg whites, sugar, salt, cream of tartar, orange gelatin, chocolate chips