Best Brown Sugar Pecan Meringues Recipes

BROWN SUGAR PECAN MERINGUES

Steps:

• First, mix both sugars, set aside. Whip whites on med. up to a soft peak. Add sugars one tablespoon at a time, while mixing. When all sugar is added, turn on high and whip to a stiff peak. Fold in pecans and vanilla. Drop by spoonfulls onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Smooth with the back of the spoon into rounds a half to 3/4 inches thick. Bake at 300 for 30-40 minutes or until dry and a light golden brown. Makes 24 big cookies.

BROWN SUGAR PECAN MERINGUES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Fold in chopped pecans. Using a teaspoon, dollop the meringue into 11/2-inch rounds onto parchment paper-lined pans. Bake 1 hour. Turn oven off and allow meringues to cool completely in oven. Optional drizzle: Place semisweet chocolate chips in a 1-cup glass, microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on high power 30 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave in 15-second intervals until chocolate is melted. Place melted chocolate in a sandwich bag. Clip a small piece off one corner and drizzle chocolate over cookies. Per cookie: 22 calories (41 percent from fat), 1 gram total fat (no saturated fat), no cholesterol, 3 grams carbohydrates, trace protein, 9 milligrams sodium, trace dietary fiber.