Sugar-Free Meringue Cookies

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Sugar-Free Meringue Cookies
Sugar-Free Meringue Cookies

Frequently Asked Questions

This usually happens due to fat contamination in your bowl or beaters, or humidity. Make sure all equipment is completely clean and dry. Try adding an extra pinch of cream of tartar.
Absolutely! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. They actually maintain their texture better than traditional meringues.
Cracking usually occurs from temperature shock or overmixing. Make sure your oven temperature is accurate and avoid opening the door during baking.
Liquid sweeteners don’t provide the structure needed for meringue. Stick with powdered sugar substitutes like Lakanto or Swerve for best results.
While not zero calories, they’re extremely low – about 5-8 calories per cookie depending on size, making them perfect for those watching their intake.

Yes! Add 2-3 drops of gel food coloring after incorporating the sugar substitute. Gel food coloring works better than liquid as it won’t add extra moisture.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Don’t refrigerate as this can make them sticky.

Yes, but you may need to work in batches with your mixer. The recipe doubles perfectly for larger gatherings.

This gradual cooling prevents thermal shock and helps create the perfect crispy-yet-dissolving texture that makes meringue cookies so special.

Sugar-Free Meringue Cookies

Sugar-Free Meringue Cookies

My Sugarless Meringue Cookies are a delightful, guilt free cookie. Easy to make with a handful of ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine General
Servings 24 Cookies

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Lg. Egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 Tsp. Cream of tartar
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 Tsp. Pure Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Cup Swerve Confectioner’s sugar or Lakanto Monk fruit substitute (powdered)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Put to the side.
  • In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until frothy.
  • Add cream of tarter and salt and beat until soft peaks begin to form.
  • Start adding the sugar, a couple of tablespoons at a time, until fully incorporated and stiff peaks form. It’s time to make the cookies.
  • Add the mixture to a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe out cookies (about 1 – 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture) on to the prepare baking sheets. Leave an inch between each cookie.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Then, turn off the oven and open the door slightly (leave it ajar). Let the cookies sit in the over for two hours.
  • After that, remove from oven and let them cool completely. Enjoy!
Keyword dessert, healthier choice
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