Strawberry Meringue Cookies
["4 large egg whites", "1 c. sugar", "6 drops red food coloring", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. imitation strawberry flavoring"]
["Preheat oven to 200\u00b0.", "Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.", "Combine egg whites and salt in a large bowl.", "Beat with an electric mixer on a medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.", "Increase speed to high.", "Add sugar gradually in a slow steady stream, beating until stiff, shiny peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes.", "Add strawberry flavoring and food coloring; mix until just combined.", "Spoon meringue mixture into pastry bag fitted with star tip.", "Pipe meringue into 2-inch mounds on prepared baking sheets.", "Bake until cookies are dry and crisp, about 1 hour and 35 minutes.", "Turn off oven; let cookies stand in oven with door closed for 5 minutes.", "Remove from oven; cool 3 minutes.", "Remove from parchment paper; place on wire rack to cool completely."]
["egg whites", "sugar", "coloring", "salt", "imitation strawberry flavoring"]