Meringue Cookies
Meringue cookies are crunchy confections made from whipped egg whites and sugar. In Germany and Austria (but not in France) they are called Baiser (from French kiss). Recipe source: “Meringue Cookies”, Wikibooks Cookbook contributors, en.wikibooks.org, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted). Photo: Mike Lehmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 211
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Whip whites of eggs until stiff and dry.
Step 2
Add lemon juice.
Step 3
Gradually add sugar and continue beating until mixture holds shape and is very shiny. Test to make sure the sugar is wholly solved and no grains remain (this can take longer or shorter depending on the sugar used).
Step 4
Add vanilla.
Step 5
Drop meringue by spoonfuls on unglazed paper.
Step 6
Bake in a slow oven 80–90 minutes, depending on size. Use very low heat, as meringues should dry rather than bake and should be dry and only very slightly colored, when finished.
Step 7
Let cool before serving.
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