Meringues Cookies
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Meringues Cookies
Description
The process begins by finely grinding half the sugar to ensure a smooth texture in the final meringue. Egg whites are whipped with cream of tartar and salt until foamy, then sugar is added gradually, producing a shiny, stiff mixture. Vanilla extract is folded in last to add flavor.
The meringue is piped into swirling shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baked at a low temperature for about 50 minutes until they just begin to turn cream-colored. The oven is then turned off, and the meringues remain inside to dry overnight, which helps maintain their crispness without browning further.
This gentle drying makes for crisp cookies that melt in the mouth. Meringue cookies can be served alone or used as components in desserts where light texture is valued.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar , divided
- 8 large egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
- Place one cup of the sugar in your food processor for 30 seconds and process until the granules are much smaller.
- Mix the sugar with the remaining one cup of sugar in a medium bowl.
- In your stand mixer add the 8 egg whites on medium speed until foamy before adding in the cream of tartar and salt.
- On medium speed add in a spoonful of sugar every 30 seconds then finally add in the vanilla (the mixture should be very shiny any stiff).
- Transfer in batches to a pastry bag with a star tip and pipe in a circle then spiral up onto itself .
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until they just start to turn cream colored then turn the oven off but do not remove them or open the oven (I leave them in there overnight).
Notes
- Processing half the sugar makes the texture smoother and helps stabilize the meringue.
- Leaving the baked meringues in the turned-off oven overnight allows them to dry thoroughly, preserving their crispness without adding color.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip to create decorative, uniform shapes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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