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Vanilla Meringue Cookies

Light, crispy and airy, these EASY Vanilla Meringue Cookies taste like a crispy marshmallow and melt in your mouth!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meringue cookies, vanilla meringue cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 32
Calories: 20kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites room temp
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 170°F. Line baking sheets with foil, set aside.
  • Place the egg whites into the body of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Start whisking the egg whites on medium-low speed and slowly pour in the sugar.
  • Once all the sugar is added, add the vanilla extract and cream of tartar.
  • Whip at medium-high speed until you reach stiff peaks. The mixture will be glossy and bright white. This will take a few minutes.
  • Place the meringue into a piping bag and pipe shapes onto the foil that are similar in size, about 1 & ½ inches wide and up to 1 & ½ inches tall. You can pipe them about ½ inch apart as the cookies will not spread while baking.
  • Bake for 2 hours. Turn the oven off and let them cool for at least 2 hours but I recommend overnight if you can.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

These need to be stored in a cool dry place. If it is humid outside or in your house they may be a little tacky on the outside. Keeps for up to two weeks at room temp in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg