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Crisp Vanilla Bean Meringue Kisses

Crisp Vanilla Bean Meringue Kisses are airy, bite-sized treats with a glassy crunch that melts into a gentle vanilla sweetness. Speckled with real vanilla bean and a touch of extract, they offer pure, fragrant flavor in every nibble. Ideal for holidays, teatime spreads, or gifting platters when you want something light yet memorable.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr 30 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Crisp Vanilla Bean Meringue Kisses
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Put the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase to high speed and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while mixing until stiff peaks form. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the bowl and add the vanilla extract; beat only until combined.

  3. 3

    Transfer the batter to a pastry bag and pipe mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn the oven off; let the cookies cool in the closed oven for 1 1/2 hours. Carefully remove the cookies from the paper.