Mint Chip Meringue Cookies
Delightfully light and airy, these Mint Chip Meringue Cookies are the perfect balance of refreshing peppermint flavor and rich chocolatey goodness. Made with just a few simple ingredients like fluffy egg whites, pure peppermint extract, and mini chocolate chips, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious, thanks to a hint of green food coloring that gives them a festive touch. Gently baked to crisp perfection, each bite melts in your mouth while delivering a satisfying crunch of chocolate. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as a guilt-free sweet treat, these elegant cookies are gluten-free and easy to make with minimal prep. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself, Mint Chip Meringue Cookies are a minty masterpiece you’ll want to bake time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Pure peppermint extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 2-3 drops Green food coloring
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to beat the egg whites on medium speed until they become foamy.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites. Turn the mixer to high speed and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Add the peppermint extract, food coloring, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold these ingredients into the meringue using a spatula until evenly combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the meringue.
Using a tablespoon or piping bag, drop small mounds of the meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven to ensure they set properly and remain crisp.
Once completely cooled, transfer the cookies to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy your homemade Mint Chip Meringue Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
828 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 305 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.9 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
