Description
Delightful meringue-like cookies with a crunchy texture that melt in your mouth, perfect for gatherings or a quiet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the nuts, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before transferring to a serving plate.
Notes
Ensure mixing equipment is grease-free when whipping egg whites. Experiment with different nuts for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg