Description
Patriotic Meringue Cookies are the perfect treat to celebrate any festive occasion, especially the 4th of July. These light and airy cookies boast vibrant red, white, and blue colors, making them a stunning addition to your dessert table. With their delightful crispness that melts in your mouth and a sprinkle of edible glitter for a whimsical touch, these meringues are not only fun to make but also a joy to share with family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or looking for an easy baking project with kids, these colorful cookies are sure to impress!
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
- In a heat-safe bowl, combine egg whites and powdered sugar. Place over simmering water and whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whip on high speed until thickened and shiny with medium-soft peaks.
- Prepare a piping bag with alternating stripes of gel food colors; fill it with the meringue mixture.
- Pipe cookie shapes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 200°F for approximately 80 minutes until crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (12g)
- Calories: 32
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg