Description
Delight in these light and airy meringue cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion with their sweet crunch and whimsical charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (about 120g)
- 1 cup caster sugar (200g)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Optional: Food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C).
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat room temperature egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add caster sugar while continuing to whip until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and salt with a spatula.
- Pipe small circles onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours until dry and crisp but not browned; turn off the oven and let cool inside for an hour.
- Carefully peel from parchment paper and enjoy your delightful creation!
Notes
- Experiment with flavorings like almond extract or cocoa powder for a unique twist.
- Ensure mixing bowl is grease-free for optimal egg white volume.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg