In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or with a hand-held electric mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy.
Turn the speed up to high and add the salt; continue to whip until soft peaks form.
With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar and corn starch; whip until stiff peaks are formed.
Turn the speed down to low and add the lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract; mix just until combined.
If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and fold in with a spatula to swirl. If multiple colors are desired, divide the batter into several bowls and swirl in desired color to each bowl.
Using a 3 oz. portion scoop, place meringues on a parchment lined baking sheet – give 3-4 inches of room for spreading.
Bake for 30-35 minutes; turn off oven and allow meringues to remain in the oven for a couple of hours or overnight.
Handle gently as they are very delicate.
Meringue Cookies
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 12
Ingredients
8 egg whites
¼ tsp. fine salt
2 ¼ C. granulated sugar
3 tsp. Clabber Girl® Corn Starch
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
½ tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Almond Extract
Food coloring, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 300°F
In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or with a hand-held electric mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy.
Turn the speed up to high and add the salt; continue to whip until soft peaks form.
With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar and corn starch; whip until stiff peaks are formed.
Turn the speed down to low and add the lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract; mix just until combined.
If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and fold in with a spatula to swirl. If multiple colors are desired, divide the batter into several bowls and swirl in desired color to each bowl.
Using a 3 oz. portion scoop, place meringues on a parchment lined baking sheet – give 3-4 inches of room for spreading.
Bake for 30-35 minutes; turn off oven and allow meringues to remain in the oven for a couple of hours or overnight.
Handle gently as they are very delicate.
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