Description
Celebrate your next gathering with vibrant patriotic meringue cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of festive occasions like July 4th. These airy and colorful confections are not only visually stunning with their red, white, and blue hues but also melt in your mouth for an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as party favors, these whimsical cookies can be easily customized to suit any celebration. Enjoy the fun of piping and decorating while creating these light-as-air sweets that are sure to impress guests of all ages!
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 double boiler by simmering water in a pot. Combine egg whites and powdered sugar in a heat-safe bowl over the pot. Whisk until sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes), checking temperature reaches 113°F.
- Transfer the bowl to a stand mixer and beat on high speed until thick and glossy with medium-soft peaks (about 5 minutes). Add flavoring and mix briefly.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Fill piping bags with meringue, adding gel colors if desired, and pipe into shapes on the tray.
- Bake at 200°F for about 80 minutes, rotating halfway through until crisp. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg