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VANILLA MERINGUE COOKIES



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Want to learn how to make meringues? This meringue cookie recipe creates light, airy morsels. It's the perfect fat-free treat to really beat a sweets craving. -Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons clear or regular vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 250°. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition, until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a #32 star tip. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe 1-1/4-in.-diameter cookies 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until firm to the touch, 40-45 minutes. Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven 1 hour (leave oven door closed). Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheets. Remove meringues from paper; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VANILLA MERINGUE COOKIES



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These vanilla meringue cookies are perfect for the holidays and are definitely worth the expense of the vanilla bean. Served alone or alongside fresh fruit, they are the perfect melt-in-your-mouth, delicious dessert.

Provided by IIIMXO

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Meringue Cookies

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar
½ vanilla bean
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place egg whites and cream of tartar into a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while mixing until stiff peaks form. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into the bowl and add vanilla extract; beat just until blended.
  • Spoon batter into a pastry bag and pipe mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn oven off; let cookies cool in the closed oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cookies carefully from paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

MERINGUE COOKIES



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This recipe can be doubled, but if you do, don't double the chocolate chips. Best if eaten in a few days.

Provided by Pat K.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). To prevent burning you can bake on an air cushion baking sheet or put parchment paper on a regular cookie sheet.
  • Beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla until very firm. Gradually add sugar and mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls on pan. Bake 300 degrees for 25 minutes. They should only be lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 35.1 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

SURPRISE MERINGUES



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These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. -Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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