Description
Delight in the festive charm of Peppermint Meringues, delicate confections that are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. These airy meringue cookies melt in your mouth and are infused with a refreshing peppermint flavor, topped with crushed candy canes for a delightful crunch. They are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to customize with different extracts or colors, making them an ideal treat for any celebration. Whether served on a dessert platter or as a sweet gift, these meringues will impress your guests and elevate your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and salt, beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 90 minutes; turn off the oven and let meringues cool inside for 1-2 hours.
- Once cooled, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue (12g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg