Best 7 How To Make Meringue Cookies Recipes

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Meringue cookies, those light and airy confections of egg whites and sugar, are a classic dessert that is both simple to make and endlessly versatile. Whether you prefer them crisp and crunchy or chewy and soft, there is a meringue cookie recipe out there to suit your taste. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious treats that are perfect for any occasion. From classic French macarons to chewy Italian meringues, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips to make perfect meringue cookies every time.

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VANILLA MERINGUE COOKIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F; line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar. Beat until the mixture is frothy and soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, waiting about 15 seconds between each addition. Once all of the sugar has been added, beat for an additional 5 minutes. The egg whites should be glossy and stiff but not dry.
  • Spoon the mixture into a large pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 2-inch cookies onto the lined baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between each cookie.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the cookies in the oven for an additional 30 minutes. Remove and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

MERINGUE COOKIES



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This recipe can be doubled, but if you do, don't double the chocolate chips. Best if eaten in a few days.

Provided by Pat K.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). To prevent burning you can bake on an air cushion baking sheet or put parchment paper on a regular cookie sheet.
  • Beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla until very firm. Gradually add sugar and mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls on pan. Bake 300 degrees for 25 minutes. They should only be lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 35.1 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

VANILLA MERINGUE COOKIES



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons clear or regular vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 250°. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition, until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a #32 star tip. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe 1-1/4-in.-diameter cookies 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until firm to the touch, 40-45 minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven 1 hour (leave oven door closed). Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets. Remove meringues from paper; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BETTY'S EASY MERINGUE COOKIES (2 INGREDIENTS)



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Betty was a family friend of my husband's Grandfather and this is her recipe. My DH loved these as a child.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Beat whites until very stiff.
  • Gradually add sugar and keep beating until mixture forms peaks.
  • Grease or spray, with cooking oil a large cookie sheet and put teaspoon amounts on to the sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Place in preheated 225 degree oven on the middle rack and bake for 30 minutes. Check to see if the center of the cookie is dry for doneness.
  • If dry, remove from oven and bang sheet- the cookies should jump off the sheet!
  • Note: Do not brown!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3, Sodium 27.6, Carbohydrate 25.1, Sugar 25.1, Protein 1.8

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE COOKIES



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This is a meringue cookie with a double chocolate taste. Store these in an air tight container.

Provided by Madonna

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla. Beat until the whites form soft peaks. Slowly add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form, and mixture becomes glossy. Fold in cocoa and chocolate chips.
  • Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

EASY AND DELICIOUS MERINGUE COOKIES



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A sweet and satisfying snack or dessert,and low caloire too! My step mom brought them to a family dinner, they were a hit!

Provided by Obsessed_Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 cookies, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 egg whites (absolutly NO egg yolk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225f.
  • Beat egg whites in a metal bowl with a hand-held beater or a mixmaster untill foamy. Add vanilla and cream of tartar.
  • Continue to beat, and add sugar one tsp at a time.
  • Beat untill it forms stiff peaks.
  • Put meringue into a thin square bag, and cut a SMALL hole in a bottom corner of the bag, so the meringue will come out in a string about the size of a thick pencil.
  • On a cookie sheet lined with pachment paper squeeze from outside in, making a spiral, then make a peak in the middle. The meringue should be about 1 inch in diameter. You will probably need a second cookie sheet.
  • bake for one hour, or untill tops are golden brown.

VANILLA MERINGUE COOKIES



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These vanilla meringue cookies are perfect for the holidays and are definitely worth the expense of the vanilla bean. Served alone or alongside fresh fruit, they are the perfect melt-in-your-mouth, delicious dessert.

Provided by IIIMXO

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Meringue Cookies

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar
½ vanilla bean
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place egg whites and cream of tartar into a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while mixing until stiff peaks form. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into the bowl and add vanilla extract; beat just until blended.
  • Spoon batter into a pastry bag and pipe mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn oven off; let cookies cool in the closed oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cookies carefully from paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh egg whites: Older egg whites may not whip up as well and can result in a less stable meringue.
  • Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature: This will help them whip up more easily and create a smoother meringue.
  • Whip the egg whites gradually: Start on low speed and gradually increase the speed as the egg whites begin to foam.
  • Whip the egg whites until they reach stiff peaks: This means that when you lift the beaters out of the egg whites, they will form stiff peaks that hold their shape.
  • Use a clean bowl and beaters: Any grease or residue on the bowl or beaters can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
  • Add sugar gradually: Adding the sugar all at once can cause the egg whites to deflate.
  • Bake the cookies at a low temperature: This will help them to dry out without browning too much.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them to keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Meringue cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a simple snack. With a little practice, you can easily make meringue cookies that are light, airy, and melt in your mouth.

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