Maple Meringues

Cookie - Dessert

A variation on the typical meringue recipe that I discovered by accident. A little chewier and maplier than usual.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Maple Meringues

Ingredients

4 egg whites

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup confectioners' sugar

½ teaspoon maple flavored extract

Chef John's Almond Biscotti

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large glass or metal bowl whip egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add white sugar and confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff glossy peaks. Mix in the maple extract. Spoon meringue onto the prepared cookie sheets in 1 inch circles.

Step 3

Place in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until cookies are dry and easy to remove from the paper.

Nutritional Information

Maple Meringues

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 32.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 7.6g 3%

Sugars: 7.6g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Folate: 0.2mcg

Calcium: 0.5mg

Magnesium: 0.6mg

Potassium: 14.5mg

Sodium: 9.3mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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