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Meringue Cookies

24 Comments By Jesseca on December 14, 2022

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These Easy Meringue Cookies are a light and sweet alternative to your typical chocolate chip! Made with whipped egg whites, powdered sugar, and cream of tartar for a delicious sweet treat the entire family will love!

I’m a BIG fan of meringue. Be sure to try a few of my other recipes that include the delicious whipped egg whites like my Lemon Pie Bars and Cranberry Meringue Pie!

Single meringue cookie sitting on a white napkin

Recipe Features:

  • Minimal Ingredients: This is a 5-Ingredient Dessert Recipe.
  • Dairy Free– No dairy in this cookie recipe.
  • Gluten Free– Always remember to read the labels of the ingredients you use carefully to ensure dairy and gluten free

There is nothing better than a simple 5 ingredient dessert recipe.

This Meringue Cookie Recipe gives you a light, airy, and perfect treat for your cookie tray! They taste a bit like cotton candy, which I feel is always acceptable.

Family approved, and one of our favorites

box of cookies turned on its side with them spilling out

Meringue Cookie Ingredients

There are only a handful of ingredients you need to make this treat. For a full list and measurements see the recipe card below.

  • Eggs
  • Cream of Tartar
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Extract- Pick the flavor you want and roll with it.
  • Food Coloring, optional

How To Make Cookies Out Of Meringue

While these cookies are super easy to make, they can be a little finicky. You want the end result to be a light, slightly dry, baked cookie. Follow the steps below to ensure the perfect meringue cookie every time!

  1. Start with room temperature eggs.
  2. Separate the eggs and beat until just foamy. Whisk in the cream of tartar and sugar.
  3. Fold in the extract and food coloring if using.
  4. Pipe onto a prepared baking tray and place in a preheated oven.
  5. Turn OFF the oven and leave your cookies in overnight.
single meringue cookie sitting on a white napkin with a stack of cookies sitting on a silver tray in the background

Recipe Notes:

Why are my meringue cookies chewy?

Meringue cookies can soak up extra moisture. Following the directions closely and leaving them in the oven overnight is critical in achieving the perfect texture.

How do you store meringue cookies?

Use a quality air tight container (affiliate) away from moisture. If stored properly the cookies should last two weeks.

I found that a hand mixer (affiliate) works best with this recipe.

Start with ROOM TEMPERATURE INGREDIENTS. I can’t stress this enough.

Use disposable piping bags (affiliate) for easy clean up.

I used a 1M Piping Tip (affiliate) to create my design

More Must Try Fruit Cookie Recipes

  • Cherry Shortbread Cookies

  • Savannah Smiles Recipe

  • Coconut Lime Cookies

  • Oreo Lemon Truffles

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4.34 from 9 votes

Raspberry Meringue Cookies

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
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These Raspberry Meringue Cookies are a light and sweet alternative to your typical chocolate chip! Made with whipped egg whites, powdered sugar, and cream of tartar! 
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon raspberry extract
  • food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking trays with parchment and set aside.
  • Whisk your egg whites until foamy. Stir in the cream of tartar and beat until it just starts to look foamy. Slowly mix in half of the sugar. Once combined you can add the extract and food color if using. Whip in the remaining sugar until incorporated and glossy.
  • Pipe your meringues into 2 inch circles or your desired shape. Place into the oven. Turn the oven off and allow them to sit overnight.
  • Dip in chocolate if you prefer and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 6g

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  1. Sofia says

    September 20, 2014

    Hi! I stumbled upon your recipe on Pinterest and love the idea! I just have one question, how long do I bake them before turning off my oven?
    Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    May 8, 2014

    These meringues look pretty as a picture! Tooooo pretty! Can’t wait to give them a try! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Marek says

    May 1, 2014

    Made the cookies last night, havent tried one yet but they seem not done, sticky to the touch. Is that how they are supposed to be?

    Reply
  4. Holly C. says

    January 31, 2014

    I don’t know if mine would look near this cute, but I might have to try sometime.

    Reply
  5. Yvonne @ TriedandTasty says

    January 29, 2014

    These look so pretty! I bet they were so tasty!

    Reply
  6. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    January 29, 2014

    So pretty & I bet they taste just as good!

    Reply
  7. Summer says

    January 28, 2014

    These look so good – I just love all of your recipes! I have been doing some cooking classes for my daughter and this looks like one we could do together – thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  8. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    January 28, 2014

    mmm, these look so light and fluffy and perfect. Plus raspberry is my favorite berry!

    Reply
  9. Jesseca says

    January 28, 2014

    Laura your blog is beautiful! I love the photography!

    Reply
  10. marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says

    January 28, 2014

    Let me just say I don’t think it’s a problem. Keep all the yummy loviness coming!

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      January 28, 2014

      Thanks Marissa! I wish we lived closer so I could share!

      Reply
  11. Leanne says

    January 28, 2014

    I love these and they’re gluten free, huge bonus! These would be so great for Valentine’s day!

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      January 28, 2014

      I didn’t even think about them being gluten free! Love that!

      Reply
  12. Debra says

    January 28, 2014

    Oh my gosh. Those are gorgeous. Like seriously the prettiest cookie I have ever seen.

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      January 28, 2014

      I’ll post a picture on instagram later of my first attempt. Not so pretty :0)

      Reply
  13. Jenny says

    January 28, 2014

    These look so light and lovely!

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      January 28, 2014

      They really are! They melt in your mouth and taste a lot like cotton candy!

      Reply
  14. Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says

    January 28, 2014

    These look so cute! I’ll have to try this! Pinned it!

    Reply
  15. Jonie @ Just Between Friends says

    January 28, 2014

    These look delicious! I have never made meringue anything before. Is it hard to do? I should give this a try sometime. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      January 28, 2014

      Not hard at all. Probably the easiest cookie I’ve ever made.

      Reply
  16. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    January 28, 2014

    So pretty and sound so good!!

    Reply
  17. mikaela says

    January 28, 2014

    beautiful cookies, pinning!

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      January 28, 2014

      Thanks Mikaela! Love the giveaway you have going on right now!

      Reply

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