Description
Strawberry Meringue Cookies are a whimsical delight that will transport your taste buds to summer with every bite. These light and airy treats feature a crisp outer shell that gives way to a chewy, fruity interior bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious, making them suitable for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225?F (110?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until dry and crisp; turn off the oven and let cool inside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg