Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring in shades of blue, purple, and white
- Edible glitter or shimmer (optional)
- Wilton piping tips and piping bags
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the meringue into separate bowls and tint each with different food colors—shades of blue, purple, and white.
- Transfer the colored meringues into piping bags fitted with a star or plain tip.
- Pipe mountain-like peaks and shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, creating a layered, mountain range effect.
- If desired, add edible glitter or shimmer to enhance the mystical appearance.
- Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they are crisp and dry.
- Turn off the oven and let the cookies cool completely inside to prevent cracks and maintain their delicate texture.
- Once cooled, arrange the floating mountain cookies on a serving platter for an awe-inspiring presentation.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Keep away from moisture and humidity to preserve crispness.
- For long-term storage, freeze in a sealed container and defrost at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 75 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
