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French Meringue Cookies Recipe

French Meringue Cookies Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including cooling)
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicate and crispy French Meringue Cookies that are perfect for any occasion. These gluten-free treats are light, airy, and simply melt in your mouth.


Ingredients

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Egg Whites:

  • 4 large egg whites (room temperature)

Granulated Sugar:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Cream of Tartar:

  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Vanilla Extract:

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Salt:

  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the meringue: Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract.
  3. Shape and bake: Pipe or spoon meringue onto baking sheets. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside for another hour.
  4. Storage: Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Humidity can affect the texture of meringue, so make these on a dry day if possible.
  • Add food coloring or flavor extracts for fun variations.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 25
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg