Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Meringue Cookies

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Cookies
Keyword: egg white cookies, meringue
Servings: 5 dozen
Calories:
Author: NicholeL

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites at room temperature
  • ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 200. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place a #1 Wilton tip (or other large tip) in a disposable pastry bag. Set everything aside.
  •  
  • 2. Combine the egg whites and the cream of tartar in the bowl of your stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  •  
  • 3. Slowly add in the sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar has been incorporated into the egg whites and continue beating until the egg whites are stiff and glossy.
  •  
  • 4. Add the vanilla and eat until combined. If the mixture is very warm, refrigerate for 10-20 minutes or until just slightly chilled.
  •  
  • 5. Pipe the egg white mixture into the disposable pastry bag. Pipe 1" rounds onto the prepared parchment paper.
  •  
  • 6. Bake the cookies for 1 ½ hours or until the cookies are dry and hard. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to a week
  •  

Notes

Source: EatingWell.com