Corn Flake Meringoons
Crisp, airy, and delightfully unique, Corn Flake Meringoons are the perfect fusion of traditional meringue cookies and a nostalgic cereal crunch. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients—egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and lightly crushed corn flakes—these bite-sized treats are as light as clouds with a satisfyingly crunchy texture. With a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness and a hint of golden cereal flavor, they're ideal for everything from a midday snack to an elegant dessert platter. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free and easy to make, requiring just 20 minutes of prep before baking to perfection. Perfect for entertaining or indulging, these meringoons are a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 90 grams Corn flakes
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt on medium speed until they become frothy.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the mixture on high speed. Beat until the egg whites form stiff, glossy peaks. This may take 5-7 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and gently fold it into the meringue using a spatula.
Crush the corn flakes lightly with your hands, and gently fold them into the meringue mixture until evenly distributed.
Using a spoon or a piping bag, place small dollops of the mixture (about 1.5-inch diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, or until the meringoons are dry and crisp to the touch. They should easily lift off the parchment paper when done.
Turn off the oven and let the meringoons cool inside with the door slightly ajar. This will help them dry out completely without cracking.
Once cooled, store the meringoons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 654 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.7 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
