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Easy Meringue Cookies

5-ingredient easy meringue cookies are as light as air and a perfectly sweet bite at under 30 calories a piece!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on low speed until foamy. Increase the speed to high, and gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, waiting 15-20 seconds between each addition.
  3. Beat the egg mixture until stiff peaks form, the mixture is thick and shiny, and the sugar is completely dissolved otherwise it can take on a gritty texture. Add the vanilla extract and mix well to combine.
  4. Add the meringue batter to a large piping bag with a large open star tip. Pipe the meringue onto the prepared cookie sheet in desired shapes. Leave 1½-2 inches between the cookies.
  5. Bake for 1 hour at 225°F, turn off the oven, and let cool completely for 1-2 hours. The finished cookies should be crisp. If beads of perspiration form when the meringue is baking, then the oven temp is too low.
  6. Store in an airtight container to prevent the cookies from getting soggy.

Notes

  • Pro tip. Moisture from humidity or rain, oil residues left in the mixing bowl, and simply not whipping long enough can keep the eggs white from whipping into stiff peaks.
  • Moisture from humidity or rain, oil residues left in the mixing bowl, and simply not whipping long enough can keep the eggs white from whipping into stiff peaks.
  • Piping tips.
  • Store. Place in an airtight container with a dry paper towel to help with moisture control. Cookies should last at least 2 weeks.
  • Freeze. Place in freezer Ziploc and freeze for 2-3 months. 
  • Place in freezer Ziploc and freeze for 2-3 months. 
  • Use a large star tip for textured meringue cookies.
  • Use a large round tip to make smooth meringue kisses.
  • Use a large Ziploc with the corner snipped off if you don't have a piping set.
  • Use a spoon to drop meringue mounds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.