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Unicorn Meringue Twists

Light, airy pastel meringue cookies swirled with magical unicorn colors and a crisp melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue
  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coloring
  • gel food coloring pastel shades

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar.
  3. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract gently.
  5. Stripe piping bag with gel food coloring and fill with meringue.
  6. Pipe twist shapes onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake 75–90 minutes until dry, then cool completely in oven.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.