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Strawberry Meringue Cookies

Delicate strawberry meringue cookies that are airy and sweet, perfect for afternoon tea or as a light dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces egg whites Must be free of yolk.
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar is best for meringue.
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract For flavoring.
  • 4 drops red food coloring For color.
  • 1 pinch cream of tartar To stabilize the meringue.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks into a clean bowl, discarding the yolks.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and preheat the oven to 175°F (79°C).
  3. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer.
  4. In a heatproof bowl, combine the sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar.
  5. Set the bowl over the simmering water, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and warm.
  6. Remove the bowl from heat and transfer to a stand mixer. Start mixing on low speed.
  7. Add the strawberry extract and food coloring as the mixture begins to foam.
  8. Increase speed to medium and beat until stiff peaks form.
  9. Fit a piping bag with a tip and fill it with the meringue.
  10. Pipe heart-shaped meringues onto the prepared sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
  2. Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar to cool slowly.

Notes

Use a clean bowl and whisk, ensure no yolk contaminates the whites, and dry the meringues slowly to avoid cracks.