Description
Delicious meringue cookies that are light and airy, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- red and green gel food coloring (optional)
- cocoa powder or holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, increasing to high speed. Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract.
- If using colors, divide meringue into bowls and fold in gel food coloring.
- Transfer to piping bags fitted with star tips and pipe onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Add sprinkles or dust with cocoa powder if desired.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and leave meringues inside for another hour to cool and dry.
- Once fully cool, transfer to an airtight container to store.
Notes
- For best results, make sure your bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry.
- Store in a cool, dry place for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg