Meringue cookies, also known as kisses or clouds, are a classic confection that is both light and airy, and delightfully sweet. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these delectable treats are a favorite among bakers of all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and tips to create the perfect meringue cookies. From selecting the right ingredients to achieving the perfect consistency, we will cover everything you need to know to make these delightful treats that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY AND DELICIOUS MERINGUE COOKIES
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
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
FRENCH MERINGUE COOKIES
Take a cue from the French and bake meringues in a rainbow of colors. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, they're utterly irresistible. Start with Martha's chocolate version, then try the raspberry and orange variations.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together egg whites and salt on high speed until glossy peaks form. With mixer running, add sugar in three additions, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy. Sprinkle in cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla; gently fold to combine. Sift cocoa over meringue; gently fold so that streaks of cocoa remain.
- Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, drop 6 balls of meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart. Bake until puffed and slightly cracked, 30 minutes. Turn off oven and let meringues stand at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Tips:
- For crisp and airy meringues, make sure your egg whites are at room temperature and free of any traces of yolk.
- Beat the egg whites gradually, starting at a low speed and increasing to high, until stiff peaks form.
- Add the sugar slowly, about 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites.
- Beat until the meringue is glossy and holds stiff peaks.
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the meringues from sticking.
- Bake the meringues at a low temperature (200-225°F) for 1-2 hours, or until they are dry and crisp.
- Let the meringues cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Meringue cookies are a delicate and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and colors. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect meringues every time.
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