Peppermint Puffs
Light, airy, and packed with festive cheer, Peppermint Puffs are the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat! These delicate meringue cookies are made with just five simple ingredients—egg whites, sugar, peppermint extract, a pinch of salt, and a touch of red gel food coloring for a whimsical marbled effect. With their crisp exterior and subtle peppermint flavor, these cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday cookie platter or perfect as a sweet snack alongside a mug of hot cocoa. Baked low and slow to perfection, Peppermint Puffs are easy to make yet irresistibly impressive, making them a holiday favorite for parties, gift-giving, or cozy evenings at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 1-2 drops 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 bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed. Continue until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture becomes glossy with stiff peaks, about 5-6 minutes.
Add the peppermint extract and gently fold it into the meringue mixture using a spatula.
If desired, add 1-2 drops of red gel food coloring and gently swirl it into the meringue for a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix if you want the color to stay streaked.
Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip. Pipe small, 1-inch-wide dollops onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each puff.
Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the meringues are firm and dry to the touch. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to ensure they cook evenly.
Once baked, turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool completely inside the oven for about 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
Remove the peppermint puffs from the baking sheets and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 459 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*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.
