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.
Ingredients
(About 25-30)
- 3 Large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup sugar
Directions
- 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.
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This was printed from MyColombianRecipes.com
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KennyT says
They look lovely.
rebecca subbiah says
lovely merringes I am crap at these he he
Joy says
I adore home made meringues! I bet you have eaten them all by now? How could you not!
Sophie says
Your meringues look lovely!!!!!
Erica says
Thank you all for the comments!
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen says
I love meringues! Yours look lovely.
Danielle says
those look beautiful! this would be something fun to make for Christmas 🙂 oooor….maybe for halloween, as little ghosts
Soma says
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.
Erica says
Thank you everyone for visiting my blog 🙂
alayah says
are they coombian??
Erica says
Hi Alayah,
They are very popular in Colombia, but I don’t know the origin of meringue:)
easy recipes says
That a great idea, I always keep the whites of the egg in the fridge until it’s spoiled.
Oysterculture says
I love meringues and have been wanting to make some of the flavored ones, but have just not gotten around to it. Another inspiration
maya says
it does not take 2 hours it takes more like 25 min. i burnt them im really mad about that 🙁 :(:(:(:(:(
Erica says
Maya-You have to leave the meringues in the oven for 2 hours with the oven OFF. Sorry you did not understand the step!
Angela says
I made these cookies yesterday and they are delicious.