Coconut Meringue Cookies
These coconut meringue cookies are so light with a slight chewiness when you bite into them. So easy to make, and with a perfect coconut flavor too!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preheat the oven to 250˚F.
In a medium bowl, beat together the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Slowly beat in the icing sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. The whites should stand in stiff glossy peaks. Fold in the coconut with a rubber spatula.
Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a large cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart.
Bake for around 1 hour, or until dry. Place on wire racks to cool.