Strösslad meringue

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   Preheat the oven to 200°F (90°C).
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   Line two baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
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   Wipe a stainless steel bowl and the whisk of an electric mixer with a paper towel dampened with a little lemon juice to eliminate any trace of grease.
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   Put the egg whites into the bowl and beat on low speed until foamy, about 30 seconds.
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   Stop the mixer and add the cream of tartar.
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   Increase the speed to medium and beat until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.
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   Increase the speed to medium-high and add the sugar one spoonful at a time.
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   Beat on high speed until very stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy and thick, about 3 minutes.
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   Add the vanilla and beat for 1 more minute.
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    Fit a large pastry bag with a large round decorating tip and pipe 2-inch-diameter cookies about 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
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    Bake in the upper and lower third of the oven for 1 1⁄2 hours undisturbed, and then turn off the oven.
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    Leave the cookies inside the oven for 1 more hour to dry out.
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    The cookies should be crisp, but not browned or discolored.
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    Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks to cool completely.
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    In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate either in the microwave in 20-second intervals (be careful not to burn it) or over a small saucepan of simmering water.
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    Line two baking sheets with fresh parchment paper and fill a shallow dish with the sprinkles.
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    Dip the bottom of each meringue into the white chocolate, and then immediately dip them into the sprinkles.
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    Put them on the prepared baking sheets and let them set, about 1 hour.
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    The meringues will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.