Peppermint Meringues ๐ฌ
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Peppermint Meringues
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Christmas, Sweet, Mixer, < 60 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance, Easy
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)
- Calories: 15.5 per serving
- Servings: 36 cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- Crushed peppermint candies (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 300ยฐF (150ยฐC). Prepare a lightly greased cookie sheet.
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Whip egg whites: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, peppermint extract, and cream of tartar on high speed using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. This usually takes a few minutes.
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Gradually add sugar: Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the mixture. Beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
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Drop onto cookie sheet: Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop the meringue mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
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Sprinkle with crushed candies: Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the meringue cookies. This adds a delightful crunch and extra burst of peppermint flavor.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the meringues are firm and their bottoms are very lightly browned.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the meringues from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack.
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Enjoy: Once cooled, these crispy, minty treats are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a light dessert or package them up as homemade gifts for friends and family.
These Peppermint Meringues are a delightful addition to any holiday spread or sweet treat assortment. With their airy texture and refreshing mint flavor, theyโre sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them! ๐๐ฌ