Description
These Orange Meringue Cookies are light, crisp, and naturally gluten-free with a vibrant citrus twist. Made with just a few ingredients, they melt in your mouth and make the perfect bright and airy dessert for spring gatherings, tea parties, or any occasion needing a pop of sunshine.
Ingredients
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1⁄2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks while the eggs are cold, then let whites come to room temperature.
3. Beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt.
4. Increase mixer to high speed and add sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5. Gently fold in the orange zest and optional orange extract.
6. Transfer meringue into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe small swirls onto the baking sheets.
7. Sprinkle with extra orange zest if desired.
8. Bake for 1.5 hours. Then turn off the oven and leave cookies inside with the door ajar for 1 hour to fully dry.
9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely grease-free to help egg whites whip properly.
Avoid making meringue on humid days—the moisture can ruin the crisp texture.
Pipe evenly sized cookies to ensure uniform baking and drying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 0