I don't know the recipe....but my guess is you didn't cook them long enough.
Linda C

Whenever I make meringues, I leave them in the oven overnight so that they are well dried before I put them in a covered container. That way they are well dried.
RL`

Thanks Roselin, I think that must have been it. I knew to dry them for a while on the counter before packaging. I guess it just wasn't enough. I've really only made meringues once before, I guess my inexperience showed!

Compumom, you are very welcome.......hope you will try the recipe again and that it works for you. I put them in the oven, bake them the like the recipe says, then turn off the oven and leave them in there overnight.

Well I guess that my "last minute" personality showed. A little pre-planning is in order! ;-p

Roselin, could you lead me to the recipe? They sound like something I would like.
Lisa

Lisa, thought I had that recipe on the computer but I don't see it. Will have to look for it or maybe Compumom will post it.

Here you go!

Lemon Kisses
Posted by Roselin32 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 5, 04 at 20:19
Here is something light and tasty.
Lemon Kisses
2 egg whites at room temperature
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 c sugar
zest of one lemon
Preheat the oven to 300°. Lightly spray` 2 baking sheets with Pam.
Beat egg whites with lemon juice and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar one T at a time and beat until the egg whites are shiny and stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in lemon zest.
Drop 1 1/2 inch mounds on cookie sheets 2" apart. Bake 20 minutes or til cookies are lightly browned. Transfer to cooling rack and cool completely.
May substitute orange juice and 2-3tsp orange zest for lemon.
RL`
Can make a depression and fill with lemon curd etc.

Thanks for posting the recipe, Compumom.......I was just going to go look for it.

Not a problem!

These sound delicious. I love meringue in any form (except for coconut macaroons). I will definitely be trying this.
Thanks for the recipe.
Lisa

Lisa, I hope you like them.......I like anything with lemon.
By the way, next Christmas will you post some of your favorite German cookie recipes??
RL`