Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Fold in vanilla extract.
- Pipe or spoon small mounds onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry and crisp. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the bowl and beaters are completely clean to help the egg whites whip properly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Avoid making meringues on humid days as they may not set well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg