Peppermint Meringues
Light, crisp, and delicately flavored, these festive Peppermint Meringues are the perfect holiday treat. Made with just four simple ingredients—fluffy egg whites, granulated sugar, a hint of peppermint extract, and a touch of red gel food coloring for a stunning candy-cane swirl—they're as beautiful as they are delicious. These melt-in-your-mouth meringue kisses are baked low and slow for that signature airy texture, making them an irresistible addition to cookie platters, holiday dessert spreads, or gift boxes. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a yield of 40 dainty meringues, this recipe is an effortless yet impressive way to sweeten your celebrations. Whether you're hosting or gifting, these Peppermint Meringues will steal the spotlight with their festive charm and refreshing peppermint flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Red gel food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites. Using a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
Gradually increase the speed to medium-high and slowly add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until stiff glossy peaks form and the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Add the peppermint extract and gently fold it into the meringue mixture, taking care not to deflate the peaks.
For the red swirl effect, use a toothpick or a fine brush to draw 3-4 stripes of red gel food coloring on the inside of a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. The stripes should run from the tip up towards the top of the bag.
Spoon the meringue mixture into the prepared piping bag. Pipe small meringue kisses onto the lined baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes. After the baking time is complete, turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely in the oven with the door closed—this helps to prevent cracking.
Once cooled, carefully remove the meringues from the parchment paper and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 219 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 5% | |
*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.
