Take a crispy, crunchy bite into these cloud-like morsels. These meringue cookie recipes are just a few of our favorite meringue dessert recipes!
17 Light and Airy Meringue Cookie Recipes
Updated on Mar. 25, 2024
Vanilla Meringue Cookies
Want to learn how to make meringues? This meringue cookie recipe creates light, airy morsels. It’s the perfect fat-free treat to really beat a sweets craving. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Meringue Kisses
Total Time
45 min
Servings
44 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They’re my husband’s top choice for special occasions. —Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2 cookies: 86 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These light, delicate chewy cookies sure make for merry munching. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the kids away from them long enough to get any on the cookie tray. —Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 meringue: 27 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
4/17
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Eat these pretty meringue treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea. —Amy Tong, Anaheim, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 33 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
5/17
Mocha Meringue Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They’re also great with a variety of fillings—try making them with fruit preserves. —Marie Valdes, Brandon, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 76 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
6/17
Cherry Kisses
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cookies that melt in your mouth and are practically fat-free—is it any wonder these crispy meringue morsels disappear as fast as I can whip them up? Friends and family love them. —Jo Ann Blomquest, Freeport, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 45 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
7/17
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate meringue cookies are one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine’s Day or make them as drop cookies for other occasions. —Debbie Tilley, Riverview, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
8/17
Surprise Meringues
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. —Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 meringue: 70 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
9/17
Mini Meringue Pumpkins
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch’s worth of treats. It’s easy to use this basic meringue recipe spiced with pumpkin flavor to scare up fun cookies. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/17
Marbled Meringue Hearts
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 meringue: 27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
11/17
Peppermint Meringues
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Peppermint lovers won't be able to get enough of these light and airy delights. They make terrific Christmas gifts or lovely treats to pass around when guests drop in. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 meringue: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
12/17
Meringue Bones
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This unique treatment for meringue travels well, too! You will certainly get requests for the recipe, and folks will be surprised at how simple it is! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
13/17
Festive Meringue Christmas Trees
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
about 26 meringues
From the Recipe Creator:
These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for the perfect treat to get you into the Christmas spirit. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 meringue: 23 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
14/17
Holiday Meringue Miniatures
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
about 7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie plate when I was a kid, and now the tradition continues. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 meringue: 5 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food.
15/17
Sparkly Meringue Snowmen
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
About 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For my son’s first Christmas home from Iraq, I wanted everything to feel magical. He loves meringue cookies, so I made a big batch of minty snowmen and snowflakes. —Patricia Lindsay, Independence, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 31 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 starch.
16/17
Meringue Santa Hats
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandkids love it when I make meringues shaped like Santa hats. If they are here, they love to help—they like to put red glitter on the meringue and take such pride in knowing they have helped Grandma.—Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 12 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
17/17
Meringue Bunnies
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cute meringues are a great addition to your table when entertaining at Easter. Enlist the kids to help shape the bunny rabbits. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
