Description
Patriotic meringue cookies are a delightful and whimsical addition to your festive celebrations. With their vibrant red, white, and blue hues, these airy treats are perfect for gatherings such as the 4th of July or any patriotic event. The light texture makes them irresistible, melting in your mouth with each bite. They are not only visually stunning but also easy to make, providing a fun baking activity for both kids and adults. Imagine serving these colorful confections at summer picnics, as party favors, or even as toppings for ice cream!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or peppermint extract
- Gel food colors (red and blue)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing 3 inches of water to a simmer in a pot.
- In a heat-safe bowl, combine egg whites and powdered sugar; whisk until blended.
- Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely (113°F).
- Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer; whip on high speed for about 5 minutes until thick and shiny.
- Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Fill a piping bag with meringue and pipe into desired shapes on the tray.
- Bake at 200°F for approximately 80 minutes, rotating every 20 minutes until crisp.
- Cool completely before decorating with edible glitter if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (12g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg