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Vanilla-Almond Meringues

Nutrition Facts

Makes 24 servings
Serving Size: 1 each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21.5
Total Carbs 4.7 g
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g
Sugars 4.5 g
Total Fat 0.4 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Unsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Potassium 22.4 mg
Protein 0.6 g
Sodium 31.1 mg
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Light and airy meringue cookies with a nutty crunch.

Rating:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: EASY

Servings
Ingredients
3 egg whites
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 tsp cream of tartar
0.25 tsp salt
0.75 cup sugar
0.5 cup whole almonds , toasted and chopped


Directions
1 Using electric beaters, whip egg whites until foamy. Beat in vanilla extract, cream of tartar, and salt to form soft peaks. Gradually beat in sugar until stiff shiny peaks are made. Gently whip in almonds.
2 Spoon rounded tablespoons of mixture onto parchment covered baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until cookies are golden. Let cool.


Additional Information
Any chopped nut or extract can be used in these delicious cookies.