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
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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
Transfer the batter to a pastry bag and pipe mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 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.
- Calories 36.98 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.64 g Low Source
- Carbs 8.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.13 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.5 mg Low Source
- Sodium 10.96 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.31 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.63 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 2.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.38 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.15 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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