Description
Sweet Valentine’s Day Meringue Kisses are a delightful treat that combines elegance and simplicity. These airy confections feature a crisp exterior that melts in your mouth, releasing a sweet vanilla flavor with each bite. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or indulging yourself, these meringue kisses can be easily customized with colors and flavors to add a personal touch to any celebration. Whip up a batch for Valentine’s Day or any occasion, and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and food coloring if desired.
- Pipe small dollops onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until they lift easily from the parchment paper. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue kiss (10g)
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg