Simple Meringue Cookies

Submitted by Chef #484708

"These are light fluffy and delicate. YUM. I have looked and looked for a simple recipe for meringue cookies. I have tried many and failed. This was found by searching various meringue cookies and directions and adapted by me. Enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees.
2. Mix egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, and salt together on high speed till frothy and bubbling.
3. Next gradually add sugar 1/4 c at a time until completely mixed.
4. Continue beating mixture for another 5 minutes or until it is forming stiff peaks.
5. Spoon out mixture onto a foil lined cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 2 hours, checking to see that the cookies are golden.
7. Turn oven off and then open the door to let the heat out and the cookie to dry completely.

Reviews

[wylderose]

Yep....these are the best...I have looked too. Thank you...

 

[foodsearcher]

I liked the simplicity of this recipe and the proportions were more what I was looking for. They turned out WONDERFULLY!! THANK YOU!!!

 

[drinkmore]

Yummy! The hardest part of this recipe was waiting. I'll be making these again, thank you!