Peppermint Meringues

Name: Peppermint Meringues
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1 2/3 c. powdered sugar; Red gel food coloring

They're the perfect Christmastime treat!

By Ree DrummondPublished: Sep 25, 2020

2 Ratings

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Ralph Smith

Yields:

24 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 25 mins

These gorgeous swirled meringues will be the talk of your Christmas cookie swap!

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 250 ̊. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, peppermint extract and salt in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until thick and opaque, about 1 more minute. Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, and beat until stiff shiny peaks form, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Using a thin pastry brush, make 5 to 6 stripes of gel food coloring inside a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Carefully spoon the meringue into the bag. Pipe 2-inch meringues about 1 inch apart on the prepared pans.
3. Step 3Bake the meringues for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside for 2 more hours to cool and dry.