Classic Meringues

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

3

Eggs , room temperature, separated

just the whites

1/4 tsp

Cream of Tartar

1/2 tsp

Vanilla Extract

3/4 cup

Granulated Sugar

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the whites of the Eggs (3) with Cream of Tartar (1/4 tsp) .

Step 3

Add the Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup) , 2 Tbsp at a time. Beat after each addition until the sugar has been dissolved. Continue beating until the whites are shiny. Beat in Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp) .

Step 4

Pipe in the meringue through a pastry bag to make fancy shapes. Or you can simply shape the cookies with the back of a spoon. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Let the meringue cool completely on wire racks before serving or storing. Meringues can be kept at room temperature. When stored in an airtight container and placed in a cool, dry place, meringues can stay fresh for 2 weeks.