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Meringue Cookies Recipe

Light, airy, and sweet meringue cookies that melt in your mouth.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 25 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
  3. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  5. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool in the oven for at least 1 hour or until completely cool and dry.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 1mg

Keywords

Cookies, Meringue
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