Description
Delicate and airy meringues infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (100°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat room temperature egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in peppermint extract and food coloring if using.
- Pipe small mounds onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry to the touch and easily peel away from parchment.
- Turn off the oven and let them cool inside with the door ajar.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use pasteurized egg whites for safety and consider adding crushed candy canes for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringues, peppermint, holiday treats, desserts, festive snacks