Description
Delightful mini peppermint meringue cookies offer a festive winter treat with crisp edges and melt-in-mouth centers. Peppermint lovers will savor these light, airy confections that balance sweet and refreshing flavors perfectly.
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt
- Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Thoroughly clean mixing bowl and beaters, eliminating any grease that might compromise egg white volume.
- Egg White Preparation: Separate whites at room temperature, enabling optimal volume and silky texture.
- Initial Whisking: Whip egg whites at medium speed until frothy, creating a light, airy base with soft peaks.
- Stabilize Meringue: Add cream of tartar and salt, continuing to whip until glossy, sturdy peaks form.
- Sugar Integration: Incrementally blend granulated sugar while increasing mixer speed, developing a luminous, structured meringue with rigid peaks.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently incorporate peppermint extract, ensuring even distribution without deflating the delicate foam.
- Piping Technique: Transfer meringue to a star-tipped piping bag, creating uniform rosettes on parchment-lined baking sheets with consistent spacing.
- Decorative Finish: Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over meringues for a festive, crunchy embellishment.
- Drying Process: Bake in a low-temperature oven for one hour, then turn off heat, allowing meringues to dry completely and develop a crisp texture.
- Storage: Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container, preserving their delicate crunch for up to two weeks.
Notes
Maintain Pristine Equipment: Ensure absolute grease-free surfaces for egg whites to achieve maximum volume and stability.
Temperature Matters: Allow egg whites to reach room temperature before whipping, guaranteeing optimal meringue structure and smooth texture.
Precision in Technique: Gradually add sugar while whipping at high speed to create glossy, stiff peaks that hold their shape perfectly.
Storage Strategy: Keep meringues in airtight container away from humidity to preserve their delicate crispness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 3.6 g
- Sodium: 0.3 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg