Meringue Cookies
Meringue cookies are light, airy, and sweet confections that bring a delightful crunch and soft chewiness to any dessert table.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 30kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating continuously.
- Keep beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and cornstarch, if using.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the cookies can be lifted easily off the parchment.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for about an hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g