Description
Light and fluffy meringue cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (105°C) and line a large or two regular-sized baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a clean, grease-free bowl, combine 4 egg whites, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
- Using a mixer on low, beat until foamy.
- Gradually increase the speed to high, adding 1 tablespoon of sugar at a time until 1 cup (200g) of sugar is fully incorporated and dissolved.
- Continue beating until stiff, shiny peaks form.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and, if desired, food coloring or other extracts.
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside without opening the door (1-2 hours).
- Store in an airtight container, away from heat and moisture.
Notes
- Ensure that the bowl and utensils are completely grease-free for the best results.
- Experiment with different extracts or colors for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg