Peppermint Bliss Meringues: Festive Holiday Treat Recipe

Peppermint Meringues 🍬

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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (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:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Prepare a lightly greased cookie sheet.

2. 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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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Sprinkle with crushed candies: Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the meringue cookies. This adds a delightful crunch and extra burst of peppermint flavor.

6. 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.

7. Cool: Once baked, remove the meringues from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack.

8. 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, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them! 🎄🍬