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5 from 3 votes

Meringue Cookies

These meringue cookies are only 5 ingredients, and are perfectly light, airy, and sweet bite sized treats. They've got crunchy outsides, and practically melt in your mouth, and they're a perfect addition to your holiday cookie plates.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Swiss
Keyword: Cookies, Meringue Cookies
Servings: 55 cookies
Calories: 15kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (can substitute for caster - super fine - sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking pans with parchment paper, and set them aside.
  • Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and add the egg whites to a large mixing bowl. (Discard of the egg yolks, or add them to an omelet, or use them otherwise).
  • Add the cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites and mix them together on low speed until it becomes foamy.
  • Slowly increase the mixer speed to medium high, and add the sugar to the mixing bowl 1 Tablespoon at a time. Making sure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding the next tablespoon, this will take about 20-30 seconds between each addition.
  • Continue to mix until the mixture is thick, shiny, and has stiff peaks. This will take several minutes.
  • Add in the vanilla extract and mix it into the mixture until just combined.
  • Spoon the egg mixture into a large piping bag with a large star tip.
  • Pipe the meringue onto the prepared cookie sheet in small dollops, about 1 to 1.5 inches in size, and each about 1 inch apart, until all the mixture is piped onto the cookie sheets.
  • Bake the pans in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Turn off the heat, and leave the meringue pans in the oven for 1 to 2 hours without opening the oven door, so they completely dry out. (They should be crisp on the outside, and lift freely from the parchment paper).
  • Carefully remove from the parchment paper and serve, or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.004mg