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    Food » Cookies 'n Cupcakes » Light and Crispy Almond Meringue Cookies

    Light and Crispy Almond Meringue Cookies

    Posted: 01/15/2018 | Last updated: 03/15/2021 by Erin 4 Comments
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    How to make perfectly crispy double almond meringue cookies, a low calorie cookie recipe at only 15 calories each!

    January is the ideal time to make meringue cookies, especially if you live in the South, where making anything sensitive to the humidity in the air becomes a futile attempt during the summer months.

    How to make perfectly crispy double almond meringue cookies, a low calorie cookie recipe at only 15 calories each!

    These light-as-air crispy meringue cookies are also perfect for all of the dieting and calorie counting that follows the holidays each year.  Each cookie contains less than 15 calories with just enough sweetness to be a guilt-free after dinner treat.

    How to make perfectly crispy double almond meringue cookies, a low calorie cookie recipe at only 15 calories each!

    The best part is that you likely already have the ingredients in your kitchen and if you've ever made any kind of meringue for topping your pies, then you will have no trouble making these cookies!

    How to make perfectly crispy double almond meringue cookies, a low calorie cookie recipe at only 15 calories each!

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    How to make perfectly crispy double almond meringue cookies, a low calorie cookie recipe at only 15 calories each!

    Light and Crispy Almond Meringue Cookies


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Erin Browne
    • Total Time: 2 hours 5 mins
    • Yield: 80 cookies 1x
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    • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
    • 2 tsp pure almond extract
    • ½ tsp cream of tartar
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • ⅓ cup crushed almonds, for topping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 225F. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, almond extract, and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, and then increase mixer speed slowly add the sugar in several additions, beating until stiff peaks form.
    3. Transfer meringue into a large pastry bag fitted with a jumbo star tip, or tip of choice. Pipe small dollops 1-1.5 inches in size onto parchment, refilling pastry bag as needed.
    4. Top meringues with crushed almonds. Bake for 1 hour, and then turn off the oven and allow the pans to stay in the warm oven for at least an additional hour. Store in an airtight container kept free of moisture.
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 2 hours

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    How to make perfectly crispy double almond meringue cookies, a low calorie cookie recipe at only 15 calories each!

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    Erin is a mom of two human babies and two fur-covered babies. She loves comfy clothes, eats too much peanut butter, and watches excessive amounts of Netflix. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram. Post may contain affiliate links including those via the Amazon Associates program

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    1. Beverly

      November 10, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      Would this be a good receipe for a diabetic? Can you include the total carbs for this receipe?

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    2. Sue

      August 29, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      Can I use a cookie press instead of a pastry bag to make these yummy little delights?

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    3. Ashley

      May 09, 2020 at 11:27 am

      Love! Just made a batch of these for mother's day and true to the recipe it yielded about 80 cookies. I tinted mine a little with orange food coloring and the flavor is fantastic! We'll definitely be making these again

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