meringue star cookies

7 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Nov 2, 2016

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.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 4 - egg whites, at room temperatures
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles + additional for topping

How To Make meringue star cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 250*. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until sugar is nearly dissolved and stiff peaks form.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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