Description
Light and airy Christmas Meringue cookies perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Food coloring, sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C).
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring if using.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe desired shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 60-90 minutes, or until meringues are dry and crisp.
- Turn off oven and let meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are grease-free for best results.
- Do not open the oven door during baking.
- Meringues are delicate and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg