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 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves36
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 17 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 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 31.7 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.61 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.55 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 7.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.33 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.53 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies is a French dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 36, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cane Sugar, Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, and Salt. Each serving provides about 31.7 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies?
- It is a French cookie recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are Cane Sugar, Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Salt, Vanilla Extract. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 31.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies healthy?
- Vanilla Meringue Bone Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 31.7 calories and 0.61 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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