Description
These light and airy Confetti Meringue Heart Cookies are a sweet treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any festive occasion. With a crispy exterior and soft interior, they’re easy to make and beautifully decorated with sprinkles
Ingredients
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- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles or jimmies, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F. Bring a pot of water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Set the bowl over the simmering water and whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, about 3 minutes. Add salt and cream of tartar.
- Whip the egg white mixture with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, and the meringue is mostly cooled, about 7 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract (if using). Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Fill a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip or a gallon-sized zip-top bag with the meringue mixture. Pipe heart shapes onto the parchment paper by forming a “V” shape, connecting the sides to form a heart.
- Sprinkle additional sprinkles on top of the hearts if desired.
- Bake the meringues for about 1 hour until they are crisp on the outside but still soft inside. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to a week.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped template under parchment paper to pipe consistent shapes.
- Meringues do not spread during baking, so they can be placed close together.
- Cream of tartar helps stabilize the egg whites but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg