I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical when I first decided to color these meringues yellow with turmeric. Would the kids notice that the bright color has a slightly unusual taste? Would I end up cheerfully tossing all the yellow cookies into the bin later? A fair concern… but luckily, completely unfounded! In reality, the yellow cookies disappeared first. Why? Because they also turned everyone’s tongues yellow — and comparing who had the longest and brightest yellow tongue turned into a hilarious competition.
If you don’t have turmeric at home, you can color your meringues in other natural ways. Of course, classic food coloring works (preferably gel or powder, as liquid coloring can ruin the texture), but if you’d rather skip the chemistry, try matcha powder, beetroot powder, blueberry powder, or anything similar. The result? Cheerful, colorful cookies full of fun!
Meringue Cookies
Ingredients
Preparation
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Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add stevia and the vanilla seeds. Continue beating until the mixture is glossy and forms firm peaks. Transfer half of the mixture into another bowl and mix in the turmeric — it will turn a cheerful yellow. Pipe small white and yellow cookies onto a baking tray. Bake at 100°C for 1 hour. Then leave the oven door slightly open and let the cookies dry for another 1–2 hours. Enjoy the crunch!
