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meringue star cookies

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

This is my favorite meringue cookie recipe. It works that best and is the prettiest. I love that these can be used for any time of the year with the different types of sprinkles available.

yield 2 dozen cookies
method Bake

Ingredients For meringue star cookies

  • 4
    egg whites, at room temperatures
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    clear vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    sprinkles + additional for topping

How To Make meringue star cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 250*. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until frothy. Add salt, vinegar, and vanilla; beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  • 3
    Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until sugar is nearly dissolved and stiff peaks form.
  • 4
    Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of sprinkle. Place mixture in decorating bag fitted with tip 1M; pipe meringue stars 1 inch apart onto prepared sheets. Sprinkle with remaining sprinkles.
  • 5
    Place both sheets in oven on separate racks. Bake 45 minutes. Turn off oven; let meringues dry in oven with door closed for 2 hours. Transfer meringues to cooling grids; cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

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