Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 (3 ounce) package flavored agar-agar dessert mix (e.g., strawberry, lime, cherry)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a very clean, dry large bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks begin to form.
- Step 3: Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until the meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form. Beat in the vanilla bean paste until just combined.
- Step 4: Gently fold in the flavored pectin dessert mix with a spatula until just incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the meringue.
- Step 5: Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or use a spoon). Pipe small cookies, about 1-inch in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch between each.
- Step 6: Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch, dry, and easily lift off the parchment paper. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside with the oven door ajar for another 30 minutes to cool completely and ensure they are crisp.
Notes
- Keep your delightful meringue cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain their crispness; humidity is their arch-nemesis!
- If your cookies lose some crunch, pop them back into a preheated 200°F (95°C) oven for about 10-15 minutes, then let them cool completely to restore their delightful crispness.
- These vibrant meringue cookies are perfect alongside a cup of tea or coffee, or as a light, sweet finish to any meal, perhaps even crumbled over fresh berries or ice cream for an extra pop of color and texture.
- When gently folding in the flavored agar-agar dessert mix, be extra mindful not to deflate your beautifully whipped meringue; this delicate step ensures your cookies stay wonderfully light and airy, avoiding a dense texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 small cookies (approx. 8g)
- Calories: 47
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 11g