Orange Meringue Cookies
Light and airy meringue cookies infused with vibrant orange zest, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk 4 large egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and whisk until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the orange zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Shape the meringue mixture onto the baking sheet using a piping bag or spoon.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until dry and easily lifted off the parchment.
- Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside for an additional hour.
- Enjoy! Serve your delicious Orange Meringue Cookies fresh.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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