Peppermint Meringues
Light and airy Peppermint Meringues are a perfect holiday treat or gift. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are a delicious guilt-free dessert recipe.
Servings: 63 meringue cookies
Calories: 15kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites use fresh egg whites not from a carton
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Red food coloring
- ⅓ cup Wilton peppermint crunch holiday sprinkles crushed peppermints or candy canes can be used as well
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 250 degrees F. Line two baking large sheets with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer (stand mixer fitted with a whisk recommended), beat the egg whites and salt on medium-high speed until they are foamy.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks have formed.
- Continue beating while slowly adding the sugar until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Set the mixer on low speed and mix in the desired amount of food coloring.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in ½ of the peppermint sprinkles with a spatula.
- Spoon the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 1-inch mounds onto the parchment paper, placing them 1 inch apart. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining peppermint sprinkles.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour. At the 1-hour mark, shut off the oven and crack the oven door for 5 minutes. At the 5 minute mark shut the door, with the oven still off, and allow the meringues to sit in the oven for 1 hour to allow them to completely dry out.
Notes
Pro Tips
Start with a clean bowl. To whip the meringue starting with a clean bowl is a must.
Use a stand mixer if possible. You'll get to the firm peaks stage much faster with a stand mixer.
Humidity. Avoid making meringues on humid days. The sugar in the meringue mixture will absorb the moisture from the air making it difficult to create the needed stiff peaks. High humidity can turn meringues soft and sticky after they are baked too. Be sure to store in a well sealed container and keep them in a cool, dry location.
How to Store
Store in an airtight container at room temperature (they should be in a cool dry place). Will stay good for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg