Description
Cinnamon Maple Meringue Cookies are a delightful treat that combines light, airy textures with the warm flavors of cinnamon and maple. These cookies melt in your mouth, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Perfectly simple to make, they create cherished moments in the kitchen with family and friends. With their glossy finish and unique flavor, these cookies are sure to impress at gatherings or provide a sweet escape during your quiet afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat room temperature egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on high until stiff peaks form (another 3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup using a spatula.
- Drop or pipe mounds of meringue onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 1 hour or until crisp outside and soft inside.
- Turn off the oven but leave the cookies inside to cool for an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg