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Meringues Cookies
5 from 15 votes

Meringues Cookies

Meringue Cookies are light, crisp, and airy treats made from whipped egg whites mixed with sugar and flavorings, then baked slowly at a low temperature. This recipe uses cream of tartar to stabilize the egg whites and vanilla for subtle flavor, resulting in delicate cookies that have a crisp exterior and a slightly tender interior.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar , divided
  • 8 large egg white
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
  2. Place one cup of the sugar in your food processor for 30 seconds and process until the granules are much smaller.
  3. Mix the sugar with the remaining one cup of sugar in a medium bowl.
  4. In your stand mixer add the 8 egg whites on medium speed until foamy before adding in the cream of tartar and salt.
  5. 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).
  6. Transfer in batches to a pastry bag with a star tip and pipe in a circle then spiral up onto itself .
  7. 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

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 41mg (2%) Potassium 21mg (0%) Sugar 16g (32%) Calcium 1mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% 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.