Peppermint Meringues

PEPPERMINT MERINGUES

December 11, 2019 by Jamie on Facebook

PEPPERMINT MERINGUE COOKIES

Unlike regular cookies that call for sugar, butter, flour, and a whole slew of other ingredients, this Peppermint Meringues recipe only calls for FIVE common ingredients. If you have a few candy canes to spare, this is a great way to use them. These cookies make a great addition to holiday cookie trays – and they also make a great gift for a neighbor or friend. 

PEPPERMINT MERINGUES OR FORGOTTEN COOKIES?

Are you familiar with meringue cookies? They’re not like your typical cookies! My oldest son calls them “light as air cookies” because they’re light and airy! ? One of the best things about them besides how easy they are to make is that you can almost forget about them and it’s not a big deal! Actually, that’s kinda what we’ll do to dry them out and another name they are sometimes known as … Forgotten Cookies. 

Someone holding a Peppermint Meringue.

PEPPERMINT MERINGUES RECIPE

egg whites

salt

cream of tartar

granulated sugar

peppermint candy canes

Peppermint Meringue cookies in a bowl

HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT MERINGUES

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with the salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks forms. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7-8 minutes.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Bake at 225°F for 90 minutes (one and a half hours).

Turn off the oven heat and leave cookies in the oven with the door slightly ajar for at least an hour or until the cookies cool.

Store in an airtight container.