How to Make Sumikko Gurashi Meringue Cookies!

Ingredients

• 4 large Egg Whites (room temperature, separated from yolks)
• 240 g Icing Sugar (sifted)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 4 tsp Food Coloring Gel (assorted colors (red, blue, green, yellow))
• 1 tbsp Vodka (optional, helps set color)
• 1 sheet Parchment Paper (to line baking sheet)

Instructions

1. Gather and Prepare Ingredients

   Separate the egg whites from the yolks, bring them to room temperature, and measure all ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Egg Whites and Icing Sugar

   Place the egg whites and icing sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir until just combined.

   Time: PT5M

3. Dissolve Sugar Over Bain‑Marie

   Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (bowl should not touch the water). Whisk vigorously until the sugar granules disappear and the mixture feels smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Beat to a Runny Stage

   Remove the bowl from heat and beat on medium‑high speed until the mixture becomes bright white but still runny.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Vanilla and Beat to Stiff Peaks

   Add the vanilla extract, then continue beating on medium‑high for 8‑10 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form.

   Time: PT10M

6. Divide Batter for Colors

   Spoon the plain meringue into four small bowls, one for each character color.

   Time: PT5M

7. Add Food Coloring

   Add a few drops of the appropriate gel food coloring to each bowl and gently fold until evenly colored.

   Time: PT5M

8. Transfer to Pastry Bags

   Fit each bowl with a pastry bag fitted with a round tip and pipe the colored meringue into the bag.

   Time: PT5M

9. Pipe Character Shapes

   On a parchment‑lined baking sheet, pipe round bases for each character (4 per character). Add small details later with additional piping.

   Time: PT10M

10. Bake Low and Slow

    Place the sheet in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 180°F (82°C) for about 2 hours until the outside is dry and crisp.

    Time: PT2H

    Temperature: 180°F

11. Cool Completely

    Remove the meringues and let them cool on a wire rack until completely room temperature.

    Time: PT30M

12. Decorate with Colored Alcohol Ink

    Mix a tiny amount of food coloring with a splash of vodka (or rum/lemon/vanilla) to make a thin ink. Pipe eyes, noses, mouths, and other details onto each character.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

256

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

60g

Fat

0g

Fiber

0g