Everyone should know how to make meringue cookies. I was never a huge fan of meringues until just a few years ago. I think it’s because up until I had a proper meringue from a bakery, my only experience had been with those awful store bought kind that were styrofoam like in texture.
A proper meringue should have a—the crisp exterior and marshmallow-y inside. And once you get the hang of making them, start playing around with the flavors and finishes. They really are such a fun cookie for that.
Today’s recipe is a basic meringue dressed up with a little hit of pretty and some vanilla flavoring, but stay tuned because I have some fun flavors coming up.
Easy No-Fail Meringue Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 oz eggs whites (about 3 large eggs)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- purple food coloring (I used Americolor Electric Purple)
- gold leaf sheets
Instructions
Heat oven to 200 degrees F. Line bake sheet with parchment.
- Place egg whites in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk and whip until stiff peaks hold and meringue does not slide out when bowl is turned upside.. Gradually add in sugar and then vanilla and vinegar. Increase speed and whip until mixture is free of sugar grit when rubbed between two fingers and the meringue holds stiff and glossy peaks.
- Turn pasty bag inside out and paint stripes with food coloring onto bag, then turn pastry bag right side in and fit with a large round tip and fill with meringue. Pipe meringue 1-inch apart. Bake meringue cookies for about 90-120 minutes or until meringue easily peels away from parchment paper. Cool on a wire rack. Add gold leaf flakes onto meringue. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Zainab says
These are just stunning!!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Naomi, these are beautiful! love these!!! dressed up with a little hit of pretty . . I love that. so beautiful! and can’t wait to see the fun flavors you have coming up!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Seriously the most gorgeous meringue cookie ever! Can’t wait to see all the other flavors! Pinned! Cheers and happy weekend!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Holy moly these are absolutely beautiful!
Erika says
These are beautiful!! I love a good meringue cookie.
Tieghan says
These look elegant! I love that fun purple swirl! 🙂
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
So gorgeous! Like little heavenly clouds. Can’t wait to see what you’re planning for these babies!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Without a doubt, the prettiest ever meringues. Love the stripes and the touch of bling. Can’t wait to see what else you have planned for this recipe!
Jenny Flake says
These could not be more adorable!!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
These are seriously INSANELY gorgeous! And they seem so easy, which is just a mega win! Pinned!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
These are simply stunning, Naomi! BRAVO!!
Sabrina says
These look really nice – maybe a I missed something, but what is the painted part? Icing or food coloring?
Heather Christo says
these are really so pretty Naomi!
Naomi Robinson says
Hi Sabrina – It’s food coloring. I used Americolor’s Electric Purple.
Bella B says
I have always wanted to try to make these.
xoxoBella |
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
Naomi, I am so happy that you FINALLY had a good meringue, I am such a huge fan, my grandmother bakes them in huge batches, like 100-200 cookies, its crazy, but they are so good and flavorful, soft, a little moist on the inside, and crispy on the outside. I love the purple color on yours, also the cute gold specs.
Maria says
These meringues are absolutely stunning!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Gorgeous meringue, so light and ethereal!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
These are beautiful! Can’t wait to see what flavors you have coming!
marla says
These look perfect! Love that lavender color. Have a great weekend!
cupcake recipes says
It’s easy and adorable, I can’t guess how we can make this amazing recipe,
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
The photos are stunning and meringues are delicious! I would love to eat them right now:)
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Gorgeous meringues, love the bling on them! Looking forward to seeing more flavours.
Verna says
In the directions you stated add both sugars ? What did you mean only one sugar was listed
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
These are the most gorgeous meringues EVER! like ever!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
These are positively darling!! I’m
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
I need to try that food coloring stripe technique–because it looks just gorgeous! Such a fun idea 🙂
Bertha says
You said add the two sugars, but I see only granulated sugar listed. Did I miss something?
sandy says
Is there a sugar missing off of the ingredient list? You mention adding both sugars, but only one is listed
Naomi Robinson says
Hi Sandy – It’s only one sugar. I modified an old recipe of mine, so that is a cut and paste mistake.
Naomi Robinson says
Hi Bertha – It’s only one sugar. I modified an old recipe of mine, so that is a cut and paste mistake.
Maggie Unzueta says
I’m not sure if I’m in love with the picture more or the idea of eating meringue deliciousness…. or both. 🙂
Jules says
Do you really store these in the fridge? I thought cold/moisture was the enemy of meringues.
Mandi says
How long do you beat them after the sugar addition? Mine seemed really runny for a long while
Sara says
I followed recipe exactly but the meringue never became stiff enough to pipe. Just stayed thin no peaks. Help!
Terry says
How big do you make them? Wrong size and cooking time will be off.
miriam lopiansky says
Hi!
Love your recipe! I baked them on 200 and they turned a bit brown..like not pure white. This happened way before they were ready. Can you advise?
Kc says
How to store them? How long will they last? They are absolutely beautiful!!
Alia @ Everyday Easy Eats says
Those are the prettiest meringues I have ever seen! I love the purple and gold detailing. 🙂
Charlie says
What size tip did you use?
How many did it make?