Description
These French meringue cookies are light, airy, and sweet treats that are perfect for any occasion. With a crisp outer shell and a soft, chewy interior, these gluten-free delights will melt in your mouth with each bite. Enjoy the simplicity and elegance of these classic cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg White Mixture:
- 4 large egg whites at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Pipe and Bake: Transfer meringue mixture to a piping bag and pipe onto baking sheets. Bake for 1 hour, then cool in the oven for an additional hour.
- Store: Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Ensure no egg yolk contaminates the whites for best results.
- Experiment with food coloring or mix-ins like chocolate chips or cocoa powder for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
