Description
These Patriotic Meringue Kisses are a delightful and festive treat, perfect for holidays like the 4th of July or Memorial Day. Light and airy meringue cookies in red, white, and blue colors that are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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For the Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Decorating:
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 200°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Add sugar: Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Flavor the meringue: Beat in vanilla extract. Divide meringue into three portions, leaving one plain and tinting the others with red and blue food coloring.
- Pipe the meringue: Fill a piping bag with the meringue portions and pipe 1-inch kisses onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake and cool: Bake for 1½ hours, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for an hour to dry out completely.
- Store: Store the meringue kisses in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure mixing bowl and beaters are clean and grease-free for best results.
- Perfect for patriotic celebrations and holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue kiss
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
