Description
Delightfully crisp and airy Meringue Bones made from simple ingredients—egg whites, sugar, and vanilla—with no dairy or gluten, perfect for a light, sweet treat that can be enjoyed by many including those with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/3 cups (approximately) white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Oven: Gather all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil to prevent sticking.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until they become foamy and begin to increase in volume.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add sugar a few tablespoons at a time, beating continuously until the sugar fully dissolves in the meringue before adding more. Continue beating until the mixture becomes glossy and stiff peaks form when you lift the beaters straight up. Then beat in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Pipe Meringue Shapes: Transfer the meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a small tip. Pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheets in small bone shapes, working quickly as you need to pipe all shapes at once to prevent the mixture from deflating.
- Bake the Meringues: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour without opening the oven door or peeking, to ensure even drying and crisping.
- Cool in Oven: After baking, turn off the oven but leave the meringues inside to cool for an additional hour with the door closed. This gradual cooling helps prevent cracking.
- Remove Carefully: Once cooled, gently remove the meringue bones from the aluminum foil to avoid breaking the delicate shapes.
Notes
- Crisp egg white meringue cookies make a fun, whimsical Halloween or party treat shaped like little bones.
- These treats are naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, suitable for many dietary needs.
- Be careful not to open the oven during baking and cooling to avoid deflating or cracking the meringues.
- Use a clean, grease-free bowl and beaters for best meringue results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue bone (approximate)
- Calories: 32 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
