Amazing Meringue Cookies
Light and airy meringue cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat the mixture until stiff peaks form and it takes on a glossy sheen.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1-1.5 hours or until the meringues are dry and can lift off the parchment.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Once completely cool, store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure equipment is grease-free for best results. Use room-temperature egg whites for better whipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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