White Christmas Peppermint Meringues
White Christmas Peppermint Meringues are the perfect festive treat that combines a light, airy texture with refreshing peppermint flavor. These delightful confections not only taste heavenly but also create a stunning visual for any holiday gathering. With their beautiful red and white swirls, they are easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, making them an impressive addition to your dessert table. Serve them at holiday parties or enjoy them during cozy nights at home; either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 3 drops red food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in peppermint extract and red food coloring until just combined.
- Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until crisp on the outside but soft inside. Allow them to cool completely before removing from parchment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg