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Light, Crisp, and Sweet Meringue Cookies

Light, Crisp, and Sweet Meringue Cookies

Light, Crisp, and Sweet Meringue Cookies are delightful treats that are airy and melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Drying Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 25 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Pastry bag
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • ½ cup Egg Whites Approximately 4 large egg whites.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond extract.
  • ¾ cup Fine Sugar Can make from granulated sugar if needed.

Instructions
 

How to Make Meringue Cookies

  • Preheat Oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a clean bowl, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and extract. Beat with mixer until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  • Gradually add half the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in remaining sugar.
  • Pipe 1 ½-inch mounds onto lined baking sheets, ensuring space between each mound.
  • Double-pan the sheets and bake for about 20 minutes, then let them dry in oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 5mgSugar: 6g
Keyword cookies, crisp, Egg Whites, Light, meringue, sweet
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