Description
Patriotic meringue cookies are a delightful celebration of color and flavor, making them perfect for festive occasions like the 4th of July and Memorial Day. These light, airy treats are not only a visual feast with their vibrant red, white, and blue hues but also offer a sweet taste that will charm guests of all ages. Easy to make and customizable in flavor, these whimsical cookies can elevate your dessert table, bringing joy and elegance to any gathering.
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
- Prepare a pot with about 3 inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- In a heat-safe bowl, combine egg whites and powdered sugar; whisk briefly.
- Place the bowl over the simmering water, whisking constantly until the mixture reaches 113°F.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whip at high speed until medium-soft peaks form. Add extract near the end.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silicone mat. Brush food coloring inside the piping bag before filling with meringue. Pipe desired shapes onto trays.
- Bake at either 200°F or 175°F (convection) for about 80 minutes, rotating every 20 minutes until crisp.
- Cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with edible glitter if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (10g)
- Calories: 33
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg