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meringue cookies recipe Pastel Swirl Kisses with Sprinkle Snow
- Total Time: 205 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies (4 dozen) 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
These Pastel Swirl Meringue Kisses with Sprinkle Snow are delicate, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Surprisingly simple to make, they are perfect for a light dessert, a thoughtful gift, or a healthier sweet option.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- Gel food coloring, pastel shades
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to a gentle 225°F (107°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; this prevents sticking.
- Whip Whites: In a very clean, dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy (1-2 minutes). Add cream of tartar; the mixture will start to thicken.
- Gradually Add Sugar: Slowly add granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating on high (7-10 minutes) until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar dissolves. Beat in vanilla. If meringue looks soft, keep beating until firm; under-beating causes flat cookies.
- Swirl Color: Gently ‘paint’ thin vertical stripes of gel food coloring inside a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Carefully spoon meringue into the bag.
- Pipe Kisses: Pipe small, 1-inch, swirled meringue kisses onto prepared baking sheets. Immediately add festive sprinkles on top.
- Bake & Dry: Bake for 1 hour until meringues feel firm. Turn off oven and leave cookies inside for another 1-2 hours (or overnight) to fully dry and crisp; they’ll sound hollow.
Notes
Ensuring mixing equipment is grease-free (a quick wipe with lemon juice helps) is crucial for faster meringue setting and better volume. The extended drying time is hands-off. For more vibrant colors, use more gel food coloring. Almond extract can substitute vanilla for a different flavor. Sugar-free options with erythritol-based sweetener are possible, but expect slight texture variations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 70 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg