Description
Peppermint meringue cookies are light, airy treats with a refreshing mint flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in peppermint and vanilla extracts.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry and crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let cookies cool inside for an hour.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh egg whites for best results.
- Adjust peppermint flavor to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint meringue cookies, meringue, cookies, dessert