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Pastel Meringue Eggs

Light, airy pastel meringue candies with a crisp shell and colorful candy crunch.

Prep20 min
Cook1 min
ServesAbout 12 eggs
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At the stove

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  1. Beat egg whites at low speed until foamy.
  2. Addcreamof tartarandbeat atmediumspeeduntilsoft peaksform.
  3. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon atatime, beatingwellaftereachaddition.
  4. Increasespeedtohighand beatabout5 minutes,until sugar dissolves and stiff peaksform.
  5. Add food coloring.Divide forseveralcolors ifdesired.
  6. Fold in 1 cup chopped M&M's.
  7. Shape heaping tablespoonfuls into egg-shapedovals about 21/2 inches long on foil-lined cookie sheets.Sprinkle with remaining candies.
  8. Bake at 225°Ffor1 hour or until eggs lift easily off foil. Turnovenoff,leavethedoor ajar,letrestuntil cool,and storein an airtight container. STYLE:.
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