Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful patriotic meringue cookies! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these airy confections are perfect for summer celebrations like the 4th of July. Their light texture melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible treat for guests of all ages. Easy to prepare and customizable with different flavors or edible glitter, these cookies offer a whimsical touch to any dessert table. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this charming recipe that captures the essence of celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or peppermint extract
- Gel food colors (red and blue)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by ensuring it's clean and dry.
- In a heat-safe bowl, combine egg whites and powdered sugar. Place over simmering water and whisk until sugar dissolves completely (113°F).
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whip on high until thickened and glossy (about 5 minutes).
- Pipe meringue onto a lined baking tray, using gel colors for decoration.
- Bake at 200°F for about 80 minutes until crisp, rotating every 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (12g)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg