{"id":"f09b0325-fa75-4f92-88b8-214c099a1dcd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f09b0325-fa75-4f92-88b8-214c099a1dcd","source_url":"https://www.thekitchn.com/vegan-meringue-cookie-recipe-244024","title":"How To Make Vegan Meringue Cookies","description":"Harness the egg-replacing power of aquafaba (aka chickpea water) to whip up easy vegan meringue cookies.","servings":36,"servings_text":"36 (1-inch) meringue cookies","total_time":"PT0S","ingredients":[{"text":"1  (15-ounce) can low-sodium garbanzo beans (do not drain)","item":"(15-ounce) can low-sodium garbanzo beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"do not drain"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar","item":"cream of tartar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup granulated, demerara, or turbinado sugar, preferably vegan","item":"granulated, demerara, or turbinado sugar, preferably vegan","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1  vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1},{"text":"Sprinkles or food coloring, for decorating (optional)","item":"Sprinkles or food coloring, for decorating","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Prepare for baking: Arrange 2 racks to divide the oven into thirds and heat to 200°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Drain the chickpeas: Drain off the liquid from the can of garbanzo beans through a strainer into a measuring cup. Save the chickpeas for another use. You should have about 3/4 cup of the liquid, known as aquafaba."},{"number":3,"text":"Whip the aquafaba: Place the aquafaba in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. (Alternatively, use an electric hand mixer and large bowl.) Beat on medium speed to soft peaks, about 3 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Flavor the meringue: While continuing to beat, gradually add in the sugar and vanilla. Once all the sugar has been added, continue to beat to stiff peaks on medium speed, 5 to 7 minutes more."},{"number":5,"text":"Pipe the meringues: If you would like to color the meringues, add food coloring at this point. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star piping tip. Pipe the meringue onto the baking sheet into 1-inch rounds. Alternatively, you can scoop the meringues onto the baking sheets in tablespoon rounds. Decorate with sprinkles if desired."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake until dry: Bake until completely dry to the touch, about 1 hour. Larger meringues with require 1 to 1 1/2 hours."},{"number":7,"text":"Cool and store: Remove the meringues from the oven and cool completely before using or storing."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.394671+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.394671+00:00"}