Description
Crispy, airy, and citrus-kissed, these Orange Meringue Cookies are light as a cloud and melt in your mouth. With a refreshing burst of fresh orange zest and a crisp texture, they’re perfect for spring gatherings or a delicate dessert tray.
Ingredients
3 large egg whites
0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.25 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Ensure mixing tools are grease-free.
2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat to soft peaks.
3. Gradually add granulated sugar while beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
4. Sift in powdered sugar and fold gently into the meringue.
5. Add orange zest, vanilla, and food coloring if using. Fold gently to combine.
6. Pipe small swirls onto baking sheet using a piping bag with a star tip.
7. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and leave cookies inside for another hour to fully dry.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest only—bottled won’t offer the same brightness.
Make sure all bowls and beaters are grease-free to achieve perfect peaks.
Let cookies cool inside the oven to avoid cracking from rapid temperature changes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringue, citrus, gluten-free, orange, light dessert