Sparkling Snow Meringue Cookies ✨
Light, airy, and sugar-free meringue cookies, perfect for a guilt-free holiday treat or any special occasion!
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Piping bag
- Star Tip (optional)
Ingredients
Meringue Base
- 4 large egg whites (at room temperature for best results)
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (or a tiny squeeze of lemon juice if you don't have it)
- salt Pinch
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit blend)
Optional Add-ins
- food coloring A few drops (red or green for Christmas!)
- 1/2 tsp flavor extract to 1 tsp (like vanilla, peppermint, or almond)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a gentle 200°F (about 93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large, perfectly clean and dry mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes wonderfully foamy. Remember, a clean, dry bowl is essential for super fluffy meringues!
- Gradually sprinkle in the powdered sugar-free sweetener while continuing to beat the mixture. If you're adding any festive food coloring or flavor extracts, mix them in now. Keep beating for about 3-5 minutes until the meringue forms very stiff, glossy peaks. You should be able to hold the bowl upside down without anything moving!
- Carefully spoon your stiff meringue into a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip (a star tip makes beautiful, festive shapes!). Pipe small, bite-sized cookies onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch between each one.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 1 hour. After baking, turn off the oven, but do not open the door! Let the meringue cookies stay inside the cooling oven, undisturbed, for another hour. This slow cooling process helps them become perfectly crisp and dry all the way through.
- Once completely cooled, transfer your healthy, sugar-free meringue cookies to an airtight container. They're perfect for guilt-free holiday snacking or sharing!
Notes
These light and airy meringue cookies are perfect for guilt-free holiday snacking or sharing! For best results, ensure your mixing bowl and utensils are perfectly clean and dry.
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 5
- Total Carbs: 1.8g
- Net Carbs: 0.3g
- Fats: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
