Item# WLRECIP-8675

Basic Meringue Cookie Recipe

Item# WLRECIP-8675

Basic Meringue Cookie Recipe

Item No. WLRECIP-8675
Amount
4 dozen
Prep Time
15 min
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
This sweet and easy meringue cookie recipe can be dressed up in an abundance of ways. Made with only 4 ingredients, these light cookies are a breeze to make and a delight to eat with a crisp outside and slightly chewy inside. This recipe requires meringue powder rather than egg whites, making it suitable for most climates and humidity levels. Add these airy little cookies to the tops of pies and cakes, or dress them up with different colors and sprinkles.
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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup meringue powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Icing colors or food coloring (optional)

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  • Large metal or glass mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Piping bags
  • Large star tip 1M
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking pan

Instructions

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    • Notes:

    • Use grease-free tools: Grease-free tools are a must to ensure meringue sets properly.
    • Avoid using a plastic mixing bowl: Plastic mixing bowls can retain fat and grease from past recipes, so use a glass or metal mixing bowl.
    • Avoid under or over beating: Make sure to beat until stiff peaks are reached and don’t beat past that point.
    • Cookie size: Larger cookies tend to be chewier inside, and smaller ones are easier to get crispy all the way through. For consistent sizing, trace the desired circle size on the backside of the parchment paper with a pencil.
    • To flavor: Add a 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite extract such as almond or peppermint to the meringue batter in the same step the vanilla. Add more as needed until you reach the desired flavor.
    • To store: meringue cookies will last for up to a week in an airtight container

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