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Meringue Cookies Recipe

Light, airy, and sweet meringue cookies that melt in your mouth.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 20 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
  3. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  5. Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 60 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringue cookies cool in the oven for at least an hour.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 5g

Keywords

Cookies, Meringue
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