Description
Light, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth, these classic meringue cookies are made from just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or an elegant sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe small swirls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry and crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let the cookies sit inside for another hour to dry completely.
- Cool fully before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk gets into the whites to achieve perfect peaks.
- Use superfine sugar for a smoother meringue if available.
- Avoid making these on humid days to maintain crispness.
- Customize with different extracts or food coloring for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg