Description
These Pecan Meringue Cookies are light, airy, and delightfully crisp. They are a simple yet elegant dessert or snack that showcases the sweet crunch of pecans within a melt-in-your-mouth meringue shell. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the meringues are dry to the touch and lift easily from the parchment paper.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely in the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Store the cooled Pecan Meringue Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are completely free of grease for the best meringue results.
- Toasting the pecans brings out their flavor and aroma.
- Cooling the meringues slowly in the oven prevents cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg