Description
This classic recipe for Meringue Cookies gets a lovely upgrade that is perfect for Valentine’s Day, date night, or any other celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla been powder
- gel food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles to decorate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed, adding the sugar gradually over the course of 3-5 minutes. Beat until soft peaks form.
- Once soft peaks have formed, add the vanilla powder and gel food coloring, if using. Continue to beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Once the egg whites have become stiff peaks, transfer the mixture to a piping bag. Pipe 1-inch heart shapes about 2 inches apart on the parchment lined baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
- Bake for one hour, then turn off the oven and leave the oven door open to allow the meringues to cool slowly to room temperature– about 2 hours.
- Once the meringues have cooled fully, transfer them to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to three days.