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Peppermint Meringues
5 from 9 votes

Peppermint Meringues

Peppermint Meringues are crispy, chewy holiday cookies. Melt in your mouth Christmas treats made with egg white, candy canes, peppermint extract, and sugar.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 17 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 egg room temperature, large, whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 peppermint candy canes , crushed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
  5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets; sprinkle with the crushed candy.
  6. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  7. Turn off heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door ajar until cool, for at least 1 hour.
  8. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 17kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17

% Daily Value*

Calories 17kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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