Smoked Meringue Cookie Bites

1. Whisk together egg whites, 1 cup sugar, cream of tartar, and fine salt in a glass bowl over a simmering pot of water (ensure water does not touch the bowl).
2. Continue to whisk until the sugar is completely melted and the mixture is no longer gritty.
3. Remove the bowl from heat.
4. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the mixture until soft peaks form (this typically takes 3-5 minutes) and the meringue becomes thick and glossy.
5. Gently add in 1/4 cup powdered sugar and whisk to combine.
6. Fill a piping bag with the meringue mixture and pipe desired shapes onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mats.
7. Optionally, top the piped meringues with smoked glazed pecans, nuts, or dried fruits, or leave them plain.
8. Smoke the meringues at 225°F (107°C) using your favorite wood pellet flavor (cherry was used in the example) for 1 hour, or until the meringues are completely dry.

Pro tip: Take one meringue cookie, add a dollop of Nutella, and top with another cookie for a delicious sandwich.