3-Ingredient Meringuitos (Meringue Cookies)

1h
Serves 25
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Directions

  1. 1Beat egg whites until they turn stark white and soft peaks are formed.
  2. 2Nest the bowl of egg whites in a larger bowl filled about a quarter of the way with hot water to help dissolve the sugar evenly.
  3. 3Add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form again.
  4. 4Add either lemon juice or vanilla extract, and optionally food coloring or other flavorings like rum or almond extract.
  5. 5Pipe out meringue cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, placing them pretty close to each other.
  6. 6Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour for a chewier meringue cookie, or two hours for a crispy one.

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

larger bowlbaking sheetparchment paper

Tips

  • Nest the bowl of egg whites in a larger bowl filled a quarter with hot water to help dissolve sugar evenly.
  • Food coloring and other flavorings like rum or almond extract can be added.
  • Meringues don't spread much, so they can be piped close together on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for one hour for chewier cookies or two hours for crispier cookies.