St. Patrick’s Day Meringue Cookies
St. Patrick’s Day Meringue Cookies are a delightfully airy treat that adds a festive touch to your celebrations. With their vibrant green hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies capture the spirit of the holiday. Made from whipped egg whites and sugar, they are simple to prepare yet impressive enough for any gathering. Enjoy their crispy exterior and soft center as they bring smiles to friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar while increasing to high speed until stiff peaks form (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pipe small mounds onto prepared baking sheets using a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until dry to the touch and easily lift off parchment paper.
- Turn off the oven and let cookies cool inside to prevent cracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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