Description
Patriotic meringue cookies are a delightful and whimsical treat perfect for celebrating national holidays like the 4th of July. With their vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these airy cookies not only make an impressive centerpiece for your dessert table but also provide a light, melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone will cherish. Simple to prepare with just a handful of ingredients, they’re an ideal baking project for families or anyone looking to add a festive touch to their gatherings. Enjoy them as standalone delights or use them as toppings for ice cream – the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or peppermint extract
- Red and blue gel food colors
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 3 inches of water to a simmer. Combine egg whites and powdered sugar in a heat-safe mixing bowl.
- Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk until the mixture reaches 113°F.
- Transfer the bowl to a stand mixer and whip on high speed until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper. Fill a piping bag with meringue and pipe desired shapes.
- Preheat oven to 200°F and bake for approximately 80 minutes, rotating every 20 minutes until crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (12g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg