How to Make Peppermint Meringues - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peppermint meringues are a delicious and light treat that are perfect for the holiday season. These delicate and airy confections are made with just a few simple ingredients and are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling too indulgent. With the perfect balance of sweetness and a refreshing burst of peppermint flavor, these meringues are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself.

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Drop by spoonfuls 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the cookies.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours in preheated oven. Meringues should be completely dry on the inside. Do not allow them to brown. Turn off oven. Keep oven door ajar, and let meringues sit in the oven until completely cool. Loosen from foil with metal spatula. Store loosely covered in cool dry place for up to 2 months.
  • Nutrition

    13 cal.

    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 0mg
    • Potassium: 4mg