Step 1

Heat the oven to 250 degrees F.

Step 2

Add egg whites, cream of tartar and cardamom to a bowl** and whip until frothy.

Step 3

Gradually add the sugar, continuing to whip, until you have glossy, firm peaks.

Step 4

Pipe small dollops (about 1 inch in diameter) onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.

Step 5

Turn the oven off and without opening the oven door, let the meringue cookies sit for another 60 minutes.