Description
Pecan Meringue Cookies are light, crisp cookies made with egg whites, sugar, and pecans. They melt in your mouth and are perfect for holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
- Add salt and vinegar, then continue whipping until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry and crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Toasting pecans enhances their flavor.
- Use room temperature egg whites for better volume.
- Add vanilla extract for extra flavor, if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg