Pistachio Meringues - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. shelled natural pistachios, chopped
1/2 c. powdered sugar
3 large egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
2/3 c. sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 225\u00b0.
Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil; butter and flour foil.
Mix chopped pistachios and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in small bowl to blend.
Beat egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating until whites are stiff but not dry.
Fold nut mixture into egg whites.
Drop meringue onto prepared sheets by rounded tablespoonfuls, spacing 1-inch apart and spreading to form 2 1/2-inch rounds.