Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies
Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies are crisp, feather-light treats with a glossy shell that gives way to a tender, airy center. A whisper of vanilla and a clean sweetness make them special, while the whimsical bone shapes are perfect for Halloween parties, themed gatherings, or gifting. Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, they’re as elegant as they are fun.
- Prep30 min
- Cook1 hr
- Serves36
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and grease the foil.
- 2
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt in a bowl until the egg whites are foamy.
- 3
Gradually beat in the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, making sure each addition dissolves into the meringue before adding more. Continue beating until the meringue looks glossy and forms a sharp peak when the beaters are lifted straight up; beat in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Transfer the meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a small tip.
- 5
Pipe the meringue into small bone shapes on the prepared aluminum foil. Pipe all the shapes at once, or the meringue will deflate.
- 6
Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Do not open the oven door or peek during baking. Turn off the oven and let the meringue bones cool in the oven without opening the door for 1 hour.
- 7
Carefully and gently remove the cookies from the aluminum to avoid breaking the bones.
- Calories 31.77 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.6 g Low Source
- Carbs 7.5 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 10.48 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.46 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.01 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.27 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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