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 Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meringue candy recipe, mint meringues, peppermint meringue cookies, peppermint meringue kisses, peppermint meringue recipe, peppermint meringues
Servings: 30
Calories: 15 kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel
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2 large egg whites ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar ⅛ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar 2 regular-sized peppermint candy canes 1 red and 1 green, crushed
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.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 15 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Sodium: 12 mg | Sugar: 4 g