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Peppermint Meringue Cookies

Peppermint meringue cookies are classic whipped egg white cookies combined with a refreshing burst of peppermint flavor. They're perfect for your next holiday tray!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 70 Units
Calories: 27 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • 1 tsp shortening
  • 5 candy canes crushed
  • 1/3 tsp Food Coloring optional

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the ingredients for the cookies. Choose a food color of your preference. Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature.
  2. Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites together with sugar on high speed.
  3. Add in salt and cream of tartar and beat until stiff peaks form; it will take about 10 minutes.
  4. In a pastry bag or a ziplock bag fitted with a piping tip, put in a few drops of food coloring. Spoon in the meringue mixture.
  5.  Pipe out small-medium sized meringue cookies onto a lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies at 200°F for about 90 minutes. Then, turn off oven and allow them to cool completely in the closed oven to prevent them from cracking.
  6. For the decorative minty coating, place white chocolate and shortening into a microwave safe bowl. Melt it in the microwave, stopping to stir every 20 seconds. Crush the candy canes in a ziplock bag using a rolling pin, or use a food processor.
  7. Dip the meringue cookies into the melted chocolate, followed by dipping into the crushed candies. Enjoy! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 27kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 10mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Calcium 4mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 70Units

Amount Per Serving

Calories 27

% Daily Value*

Calories 27kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 10mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Calcium 4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.