Description
Delicate, airy Peppermint Meringues with a hint of peppermint, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Egg Whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
- Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Ensure your mixing bowl is clean and free of grease.
- Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Add cream of tartar and increase speed to medium-high.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Fold in peppermint extract and food coloring (if using).
- Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours, until meringues are dry to the touch.
- Turn off the oven and let cool with the door slightly ajar.
Notes
For added flavor, consider folding in crushed candy canes before piping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint, meringues, holiday dessert, gluten-free, festive treats