Sprinkle-Dipped Meringues
Get ready to fall in love with these Sprinkle-Dipped Meringues, a delightful treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Fluffy, crunchy, and oh-so-sweet, these little clouds of joy are dipped in colorful sprinkles, making them the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. Baby showers, birthdays, or just a sunny Wednesday afternoon—they’re always a hit!
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites room temperature is best!
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles feel free to get funky with your favorites!
- Substitutions: If you don’t have cream of tartar you can use lemon juice instead—about 1 teaspoon. It helps stabilize those egg whites!
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper—this will keep our meringues from sticking, and nobody wants to deal with a sticky situation!
- Whisk it Good: In a clean mixing bowl, combine your egg whites and cream of tartar. Using an electric mixer (or your whisking arm), beat them on medium speed until soft peaks form. This is when the magic starts happening and you’ll see fluffy white clouds.
- Sweeten the Deal: Now, slowly add your sugar—about a tablespoon at a time—as you keep whisking. Once all the sugar is in, crank that mixer up to high speed! Beat until you reach stiff peaks—this means when you lift the whisk, the peaks stand tall and don’t droop. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pipe the Clouds: Transfer the fluffy meringue into a piping bag (or a zip-lock bag with a corner snipped off). Pipe small dollops onto the prepared baking sheet—think little heaps of joy! Leave a bit of space in between because they’ll expand a little.
- Bake & Chill: Pop the baking sheet in the oven and let those meringues bake for an hour. After the hour is up, turn off the oven but let the meringues cool inside with the door ajar. This will help keep them crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Dip into Happiness: Once cooled, it’s time to dip! Grab your colorful sprinkles and gently press the bottom of each meringue into a plate full of sprinkles until they’re beautifully coated. You can never have too many sprinkles, am I right?