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Peppermint Meringues

Peppermint Meringues are the ultimate festive treat. Light, crispy, and loaded with peppermint flavor you’ll find it tough to eat just one. But don’t limit yourself, these cookies are nice and airy so go ahead and eat a few. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meringue candy recipe, mint meringues, peppermint meringue cookies, peppermint meringue kisses, peppermint meringue recipe, peppermint meringues
Servings: 30
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • teaspoon cream of tartar
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 regular-sized peppermint candy canes 1 red and 1 green, crushed

Instructions

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to beginning this recipe.
  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add egg whites into the bowl of your stand mixer, sprinkle in salt and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until foamy.
  • Gradually add in the sugar one Tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition. Continue to beat until glossy stiff peaks form.
  • Transfer the egg white mixture into a piping bag. Pipe 1 ½ “ cookies approximately 2” apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. 
  • Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. 
  • Bake until firm but not brown. 1 ½-2 hours. 
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool. 

Notes

a Taste of Home recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 4g