Easy Meringue Cookies (Egg White Cookies)
Easy meringue cookies recipe (egg white cookies), homemade with simple ingredients. A classic Christmas cookie that's delicate, light, airy and packed with vanilla flavor.
Servings: 40 Cookies
Calories: 21kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Egg whites From large eggs, Room temperature
- ½ teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use clear extract for pure white meringues
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together (using a whisk attachment) until frothy.
- Gradually, add sugar (1 tablespoon at a time), while constantly mixing.
- Continue beating the mixture until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. This can take up to 5 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Optional: Color the mixture with gel coloring, if you like.
- Pipe meringues on cookie trays, lined with parchment paper. They can be piped close together because they don't expand or spread during baking.
- Bake all the trays at the same time at 225 degrees F for 45 minutes. Then, turn off heat but DO NOT open the oven door. Let them cool in the oven for 1.5 hours.
- Finally, remove trays from the oven and gently remove the cookies from parchment paper and enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Be sure to keep it away from moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 5g