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Light & Ghostly 3-Ingredient Meringue Cookies

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Crisp, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies made with just egg whites, sugar, and vanilla. An easy, foolproof recipe that turns leftover egg whites into a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Place a rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Separate your eggs while cold, then let the whites come to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
  3. Start whipping the egg whites on medium speed. After about 30 seconds, they’ll become foamy. Add the pinch of salt. Continue whipping until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  4. Begin adding the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, with the mixer running on medium-high. Sprinkle in the sugar gradually over 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and continue whipping on high speed for another 2-3 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form. The meringue should be thick and marshmallowy.
  6. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off).
  7. Pipe small cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. Bake for 60-75 minutes, until the cookies are dry to the touch and easily lift off the parchment.
  9. Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside with the door slightly ajar for at least 1 hour.
  10. Remove from the oven and enjoy! If chewy or sticky, return to a 200°F oven for another 15 minutes.

Notes

Humidity is your enemy; make on a dry day for best results. Don’t rush the sugar addition. Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer. Let cookies cool completely before removing from oven. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Do not refrigerate. If cookies lose crispness, re-crisp in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes.

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