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Paciencia Cookies (Filipino Meringue Cookies)

29 November, 2022 by Tara 6 Comments

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A recipe for Paciencia Cookies (Filipino Meringue Cookies)! These light and crisp cookies come together with only five ingredients.

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Paciencia (Filipino Meringue Cookies) on a wooden board with more on a copper rack.

These Paciencia Cookies (Galletas Paciencia) are a popular and delicious option during the holiday baking season.

Translating to patience in Spanish, they are created by beating egg whites and sugar until stiff, then combining with flour, baking powder, and any desired flavors.

The name patience may come from the time it takes to beat the egg whites by hand, but I used the stand mixer with a whisk attachment so it is a bit less effort.

A Few Tips

Three photo collage of piped batter on a baking sheet and Paciencia (Filipino Meringue Cookies) on a wooden board.

I kept the Paciencia cookies simple with a light vanilla flavor. Ang Sarap has a fun option for Pasencia Cookies and Cream.

I transferred the batter to a piping bag with a round tip. If unavailable, you can also use a large ziploc bag with the corner snipped off (about 1/2 inch, 1.25 centimeters).

To get the cookies roughly around the same size, I actually used macaron silicone mats and piped the batter into rounds to the interior circles (a little over an inch, 2.5 centimeters).

Space the cookies at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) apart on the baking sheet.

After piping, hit the baking sheets on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.

If the peaks are too tall on the tops of the cookies, take a very lightly moistened finger to gently press down and create a more even look.

Bake the cookies until lightly golden. Allow to cool in the oven with the door propped for about 20 minutes before removing (this may also contribute to the name patience!).

Store the Paciencia cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Looking for more Filipino recipes?

Try my:

  • Filipino Spaghetti
  • Pandesal (Filipino Bread Rolls)
  • Champorado (Filipino Chocolate Rice Porridge)
Aerial view of Paciencia (Filipino Meringue Cookies) on a wooden board and a copper rack.

This recipe was originally posted in December 2013 and updated in November 2022.

Paciencia Cookies (Filipino Meringue Cookies) Recipe

Adapted from Adora’s Box

Paciencia (Filipino Meringue Cookies) on a wooden board with more on a copper rack.
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5 from 5 votes

Paciencia Cookies (Filipino Meringue Cookies)

A recipe for Paciencia Cookies (Filipino Meringue Cookies)! These light and crisp cookies come together with only five ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Christmas, cookie, dessert, Filipino, Philippines, vanilla
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 70 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (42 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275˚F (135˚C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Slowly add the sugar and continue to whisk until the mixture is glossy with stiff peaks, then add the vanilla extract.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gently fold into the egg whites until smooth with no streaks of flour remaining.
  • Place the mixture into a large piping bag with a round tip or a large plastic bag with a 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeter) hole clipped off the corner.
  • Pipe the cookies into about 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) circles on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) apart.
  • Hit the baking sheet on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crisp and lightly golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven and lightly prop open the door. Allow the cookies to cool in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Once cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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  1. lk529

    14 December, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    These just LOOK addicting!

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  2. Beth

    29 November, 2022 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    I’m getting hungry just looking at these! I love meringue cookies. The flavor and texture is wonderful. I’m eager to try these.

    Reply
  3. Kari Heron | Chef and Steward

    29 November, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    My lovely Tara! We are friends on instagram! When I saw this post I had to come check it out! How AMAZING is this for the holidays and MEGA FUN to make with kids too! Totally delighted!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth

    29 November, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    Those are beautiful! Looks like a lovely light dessert. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  5. Nancy

    29 November, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    These Paciencia Cookies looks amazing!! I can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  6. Sara Welch

    29 November, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Quick, easy and delicious; exactly what I need to cure my sweet tooth!

    Reply

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