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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Desserts » Meringue Cookies

    Meringue Cookies

    Sep 25, 2009 · Modified: Feb 15, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 17 Comments

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    Suspiros are also known as Meringue Cookies. They don't required a lot of ingredients and are very easy to make.

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    The other day I used some egg yolks in a recipe. Normally, when I make a dish using just the yolks, I am at a loss for what to do with the whites, so I waste them. This time, however, I decided to make meringue cookies, one of my favorite cookies as a child. They were simple to make and delicious.

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    Meringue Cookies Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 16 votes
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 25 cookies
    Calories 2 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 Large egg whites
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
    • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and vanilla until foamy.
    • Add the cream of tartar and beat for about 1 minute more, being sure not to overbeat.
    • Add the sugar slowly. Continue beating and adding remaining sugar in batches, until all of the sugar is dissolved and the meringue is glossy.
    • Transfer mixture to a pastry bag or large zip-top bag fitted with large round tip. Pipe into 2-inch spirals on prepared baking sheet, leaving 1-inch of space between cookies. Place baking sheets in the preheated oven and turn the oven off. Leave the cookies undisturbed in the oven for at least 2 hours, or until cookies are crisp and dry.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.01gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 0.05gCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.004mg
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. KennyT

      September 25, 2009 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      They look lovely.

      Reply
    2. rebecca subbiah

      September 25, 2009 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      lovely merringes I am crap at these he he

      Reply
    3. Joy

      September 26, 2009 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      I adore home made meringues! I bet you have eaten them all by now? How could you not!

      Reply
    4. Sophie

      September 26, 2009 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      Your meringues look lovely!!!!!

      Reply
    5. Erica

      September 26, 2009 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you all for the comments!

      Reply
    6. Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

      September 26, 2009 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love meringues! Yours look lovely.

      Reply
    7. Danielle

      September 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      those look beautiful! this would be something fun to make for Christmas 🙂 oooor....maybe for halloween, as little ghosts

      Reply
    8. Soma

      September 29, 2009 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      I am guilty of not coming by for sometime:-( I have never made meringue before becoz i never dared to. you make it sound pretty easy & this is giving me some courage.

      Reply
    9. Erica

      September 30, 2009 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for visiting my blog 🙂

      Reply
    10. alayah

      October 01, 2009 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      are they coombian??

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      • Erica

        October 01, 2009 at 9:04 am

        5 stars
        Hi Alayah,

        They are very popular in Colombia, but I don't know the origin of meringue:)

        Reply
    11. easy recipes

      October 01, 2009 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      That a great idea, I always keep the whites of the egg in the fridge until it's spoiled.

      Reply
    12. Oysterculture

      October 04, 2009 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      I love meringues and have been wanting to make some of the flavored ones, but have just not gotten around to it. Another inspiration

      Reply
    13. maya

      October 11, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      it does not take 2 hours it takes more like 25 min. i burnt them im really mad about that 🙁 :(:(:(:(:(

      Reply
      • Erica

        October 11, 2011 at 9:16 pm

        5 stars
        Maya-You have to leave the meringues in the oven for 2 hours with the oven OFF. Sorry you did not understand the step!

        Reply
    14. Angela

      December 13, 2011 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      I made these cookies yesterday and they are delicious.

      Reply
    15. Charlie

      May 20, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Very good and easy recipe, but how much sugar?

      Reply

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