Description
Delight your taste buds with Peppermint Meringue Kisses, a whimsical treat that combines a crisp outer shell with a soft, chewy center. Bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor, these airy confections are perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Whip up a batch of these festive kisses and watch them vanish in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- A pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold in peppermint extract and food coloring if using.
- Using a piping bag or two spoons, dollop small kisses onto the prepared baking sheets (about 1 inch in size).
- Bake for approximately 1 hour or until meringues are dry and lift off easily.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside to avoid cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 kisses (15g)
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg