Desserts · France

Meringue Cookies I

Name: Meringue Cookies I
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4–6
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 1 cup (250 ml) superfine sugar, powdered sugar, or granulated sugar (ideally a mixture of 50% superfine and 50% powdered sugar); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Meringue cookies are crunchy confections made from whipped egg whites and sugar. In Germany and Austria (but not in France) they are called Baiser (from French kiss). Served with whipped cream, they are a traditional dessert in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. See the meringue page for similar uses of whipped egg whites.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME2h

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVES4–6

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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What you’ll need

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4 egg whites
1 cup (250 ml) superfine sugar, powdered sugar, or granulated sugar (ideally a mixture of 50% superfine and 50% powdered sugar)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Let’s make it

Step 1
Whip whites of eggs until stiff and dry.
Step 2
Gradually add sugar and continue beating until mixture holds shape and is very shiny. Test to make sure the sugar is wholly solved and no grains remain (this can take longer or shorter depending on the sugar used).
Step 3
Drop meringue by spoonfuls on unglazed paper.
Step 4
Bake in a slow oven 80–90 minutes, depending on size. Use very low heat, as meringues should dry rather than bake and should be dry and only very slightly colored, when finished.
Step 5
Let cool before serving.

Meringue Cookies I

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