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Pecan Meringue Cookies

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Scented with nutmeg, these distinctive light little cookies have been a family favorite for many years. They are easy to make, melt in your mouth, and are far better than store-bought meringue cookies.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 24 to 30

Ingredients

1 large egg white
1 cup light brown granulated sugar, regular light brown sugar, or turbinado sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or nutmeg
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    Step 2

    2. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg white until stiff and gradually add the sugar, salt, and desired spice. Beat until the mixture looks shiny. Stir in the nuts.

    Step 3

    3. Using two spoons, place full teaspoons of the mixture on the sheet, leaving 1 1/2 inches between each cookie. Flatten out the tops.

    Step 4

    4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cookies appear dry on top. Use a spatula to gently remove the warm cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Store in a sealed jar.

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