Description
Peppermint meringue is a festive, airy treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. These light, fluffy cookies are infused with refreshing peppermint, making them the perfect addition to any celebration. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and delightful sweetness, they elevate your dessert table while bringing a touch of whimsy to your gatherings. Ideal as stand-alone treats or as a topping for your favorite holiday desserts, peppermint meringue is sure to impress guests and create magical memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the peppermint extract and food coloring if desired.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small dollops onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until dry. Turn off the oven and let them cool inside for an additional hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg