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Peppermint Meringues for a Magical White Christmas

Light, airy peppermint meringue kisses perfect for a festive White Christmas dessert table, sweet with a gentle peppermint kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 40 meringues
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue
  • 3 large egg whites room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • gel red food coloring optional for swirl effect
Optional Decoration
  • crushed candy canes for topping
  • sparkling sugar
  • edible glitter white or iridescent

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Piping bag with tip

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Ensure mixing bowl and whisk are clean and free of grease.
  3. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy.
  4. Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy stiff peaks form.
  5. Add peppermint extract and fold in gently.
  6. If using red swirl, paint stripes of gel color inside the piping bag and fill with meringue.
  7. Pipe meringue kisses onto prepared sheets, optionally topping with crushed candy canes or sparkling sugar.
  8. Bake for 90 minutes, then turn oven off and let meringues cool inside oven for 1 hour.
  9. Transfer cooled meringues to an airtight container for storage up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Meringues are naturally gluten-free. Keep away from humidity for best results.