Description
Easy Meringue Cookies are light, airy confections that melt in your mouth with a delightful crunch. Perfect for any occasion, from tea parties to holiday gatherings, these cookies can be easily customized with flavors and colors. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these nostalgic treats that bring smiles to every dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add salt and whisk until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to mix until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract using a spatula. Pipe or spoon dollops onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until crisp and easily lifts off parchment paper. Turn off the oven and leave meringues inside to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg