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Snowflake Cookies

  

Here's a simple cookie that everyone will enjoy. Be sure the egg whites are at room temperature to guarantee full volume. Check the baking section for colorful baking sugars and sprinkles to make the cookies even more festive.

SNOWFLAKE COOKIES
Makes 20 cookies
2 large egg whites at room temperature
Pinch cream of tartar, optional
1/3 cup superfine sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Colored sugar or sprinkles, optional

Preheat oven to 275°F. Spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with a piece of baking parchment; set aside.

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar (if using) and vanilla, and beat on high speed, adding the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until the egg whites hold stiff peaks. Drop the batter by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheet 2" apart. Sprinkle with colored baking sugar or sprinkles, if desired. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden, and the centers of the cookies are set. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling. Store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrient Information Per Serving:

Calories	15	Carbohydrate	3g	Protein	0.4g
Fat	0g	Fiber	0g	Cholesterol	0mg

Recipe developed by Pat Baird for the National Heartburn Alliance.