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Orange Meringue Cookies

Delicious Orange Meringue Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence

These Orange Meringue Cookies are a light, gluten-free, and guilt-free treat bursting with citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue Base
  • 4 large egg whites Ensure they are at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Add gradually
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Substitutable with lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Flavor and Zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • additional orange zest optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Star tip
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy.
  3. Gradually add sugar while mixing to form stiff peaks.
  4. Fold in vanilla extract and orange zest gently.
  5. Pipe small swirls of meringue onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes without opening the door.
  7. Allow meringues to cool completely in the oven.
  8. Garnish with extra orange zest before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gSodium: 25mgSugar: 6g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Avoid humidity and do not refrigerate to maintain texture.

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