Nyåker Meringue Cookies Recipe

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 225°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Measure sugar and pulse in a food processor 7 times (each pulse should be 2 seconds). Pour sugar into a large bowl, and then blend in vanilla sugar.

Step 3

Place the egg whites in a large bowl and sprinkle the cream of tartar.

Step 4

Using an electric or standing mixer, mix egg whites on medium until frothy, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Increase speed to high and gradually sprinkle in sugar mixture in 4–5 additions, waiting about 10 seconds between each addition.

Step 6

Mix in vanilla extract.

Step 7

Keep beating until sugar has dissolved and the meringue is stiff and shiny.

Step 8

Place 20 cookies on each baking sheet. Then use two small spoons to top each cookie with meringue.

Step 9

Dot each cookie with pumpkin or apple butter and use a toothpick to swirl it.

Step 10

Bake for 2 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool and set.