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Preheat oven to 215
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Add egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment
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Start out on low speed and whip the egg whites
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Add vanilla and corn starch and when the eggs start to get foamy, increase the speed to medium
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Add sugar slowly, one tablespoon at time
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After about half the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium high
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Continue adding sugar one tablespoon at a time and beat until stiff peaks form and can stand up on their own without falling over - this process takes about 15 minutes
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
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Transfer meringue to a disposable piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe onto the parchment paper one 3 - 4 inch circle, fill in the center, then add two rings one on top of the other around the edge of the base creating a nest, repeat 12 times, then make little stars with the remaining meringue
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Bake 90 minutes or until meringue is solid and dry (ish)
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Turn off oven and leave the pan inside until cooled completely