Peppermint Meringues

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These peppermint meringue cookies are very tasty, light, and airy. The colors are great for the holidays!

Submitted by KATHY
Updated on November 15, 2024
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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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 2 egg whites

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil or parchment paper.

  2. 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.

  3. Bake for 1 ½ 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.

    close up view of Peppermint Meringues garnished with green and red sprinkles
    Amy

Cook’s Note

You can store these meringue cookies in a single layer in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Keep in a cool dry place.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

13 Calories
3g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 13
% Daily Value *
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.