Description
Indulge in the light, airy texture of meringue cookies that melt in your mouth. These crispy treats feature a crunchy exterior and a soft, chewy center, making them the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon coffee or tea. Simple yet elegant, these delightful cookies will charm guests at any gathering and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and salt on medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed and whisk until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and cornstarch using a rubber spatula without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small rounds onto the prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until dry and easily lift off from parchment paper. Turn off the oven and let them cool inside for an additional hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg