Meringues are pretty much a health food. Completely non-fat and only 27 calories each! Can we please agree on meringues having a health food status? No? Too much sugar to make them a health food, I guess. Well…they are better for you than a triple-chocolate-caramel-oreo-cookie-dough-brownie-milkshake, right? I think they are the perfect treat. Not one bit heavy, just a touch of sweetness to satisfy that craving. And they are perfect for the holidays for that very reason! The perfect bite after a heavy meal.
These meringues combine one of my favorite ingredients, vanilla beans, with spicy cinnamon. Again–in my own humble opinion, perfect for the holidays!
About these vanilla bean meringues
With only 10 minutes hands on prep time, you can quickly “whip” these meringue cookies up and pop them in the oven. No peeking until the time’s up! Seriously! You don’t want the meringues to fall. They need that nice low steady heat.
Make them your own
Beat in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder instead of the cinnamon. Fold in finely chopped nuts, like pecans, walnuts, or pistachios after the meringue has been whipped. Fold in mini chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate into the meringue before baking.
More Vanilla Beans
Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (only 3 ingredients and you won’t need an ice cream maker) Vanilla Bean Cookie Bars Vanilla Bean Candied Walnuts Almond Vanilla Bean Granola Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting
Verdict: These are so delicious. The vanilla and cinnamon are subtle yet very much there. I think this is such a classy holiday dessert. Pretty and light!Husband’s take: Loved these! He’s really not all that picky.Changes I would make: None.Difficulty: Easy. Now…I’m off to go create that triple-chocolate-caramel-oreo-cookie-dough-brownie-milkshake. Quick-Start Guide!
