Try these meringue cookies without cream of tartar! These festive treats sparkle not only during the holidays but also for other occasions year-round. Use colored sugar or food coloring to change things up. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Festive Meringue Cookies
Festive Meringue Cookies
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 hours 40 min
Yield
about 2 dozen
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
- White pearl or coarse sugar, optional
Directions
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 250°.
- Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy; add vanilla. Beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Transfer meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 2-in. circles or shapes 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with pearl or coarse sugar.
- Bake until set and dry, 35-40 minutes. Turn oven off (do not open oven door); leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
1 meringue: 27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
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