Peppermint Meringues
Light, crisp peppermint meringues topped with crushed candy canes. Airy, festive, and perfect for holiday gifting or adding sparkle to cookie trays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 48 meringues
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 peppermint candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with foil or parchment.
- In a clean glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Drop spoonfuls of meringue 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy canes over the tops.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours, ensuring the meringues dry completely without browning.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the meringues cool completely inside.
- Once cooled, loosen gently with a metal spatula and store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Add gel food coloring for swirled or festive color.
Add a dash of peppermint extract for stronger mint flavor.
Use sprinkles instead of crushed candy for less texture.
Pipe meringues with a star tip for decorative shapes.
Dip bottoms in melted chocolate for a richer treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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