Description
Delightful gluten-free meringue cookies that are light, airy, and easy to make, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
3 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (around 93°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and any optional food coloring.
- Pipe or dollop meringue into tree shapes on a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for one hour until meringues lift easily off the parchment.
- Turn off the oven and leave cookies inside for 30 minutes to cool.
Notes
Ensure all equipment is clean and dry to prevent egg whites from not whipping properly. Avoid high humidity days for the best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringue cookies, gluten-free dessert, festive cookies, egg whites, light and airy cookies
