Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these irresistible patriotic meringue cookies! Perfectly light and airy, these delightful treats are adorned in vibrant red, white, and blue colors, making them an ideal addition to any celebration, especially the 4th of July. With a satisfying crunch that melts in your mouth, they not only impress visually but also offer customizable flavors to suit your taste. Easy to prepare and fun to decorate with kids, these whimsical cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or holiday event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or peppermint extract
- Gel food colors (red and blue)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat about 3 inches of water to a simmer. Combine egg whites and powdered sugar in a heat-safe bowl and whisk briefly.
- Place the bowl over the simmering pot without touching the water. Whisk until sugar dissolves (113°F).
- Transfer the bowl to a stand mixer and whip on high for about 5 minutes until thick (medium-soft peaks form).
- Add flavoring and mix briefly. Pipe onto lined baking trays.
- Bake at 200°F for around 80 minutes until crisp throughout, rotating trays every 20 minutes.
- Allow cooling before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg