Post by missy dunlap on Dec 22, 2008 22:48:07 GMT -6
BAKED ALASKA:
1 pkg. shortbread cookies
5 – 3 oz. chocolate covered vanilla ice cream bars
4 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
Line 9x9 pan with foil. Place cookies on top. Place ice cream bars on top. Cover with another layer of cookies. Place in freezer. Preheat oven to 500°. In large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tarter, vanilla and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar (one tablespoon at a time) and beat on high with electric beater. Make sure meringue is very stiff. Remove pan from freezer and transfer everything (including foil) to a cookie sheet. Fold out side of foil and quickly cover with meringue all around. Bake for 2 – 3 min. or until meringue is light brown. Quickly return to freezer for no more than 5 hrs.