World Flavors Cookbook

Suspiro (Meringue Cookies)

Panamanian meringue cookies — light-as-air whipped egg whites baked until crisp and dry, tinted with food coloring at celebrations.

Cuisine: Panama

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites, room temperature
• 200g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• Food coloring (optional, for celebrations)

Instructions

1. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
2. Add sugar gradually, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
3. Add vanilla (and food coloring if using).
4. Pipe or spoon onto lined baking sheets.
5. Bake at 100C for 1.5 hours until completely dry.
6. Cool in the oven with door slightly open.