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Perfectly Light and Airy Meringue Cookies

These ethereal meringue cookies are the epitome of French patisserie elegance made accessible for home bakers. With just 5 simple ingredients, you'll create perfectly crisp exteriors with slightly chewy centers that simply dissolve on your tongue.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 52
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Separate your eggs carefully, ensuring absolutely no yolk gets into the whites.
  3. In a completely clean, dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites on low speed until frothy.
  4. Add cream of tartar and a pinch of salt, then increase mixer speed to medium and beat until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat.
  6. Increase mixer to high speed and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form - about 4-5 minutes. Add vanilla extract in the final minute.
  7. Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, or simply spoon dollops onto your prepared baking sheets.
  8. Place in preheated oven, then immediately reduce temperature to 225°F (110°C).
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the exteriors are crisp and can be lifted easily from the parchment paper.
  10. Turn off the oven and leave meringues inside with the door closed for at least 1 hour to cool completely and dry out further.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 30mgSugar: 13g
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