Description
Looking for the perfect little treat? These bite-sized Peppermint Meringue bites will be the hit of the season! They’re easy to make and packed with peppermint flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup caster sugar or granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon Pure peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats.
- Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Beat on medium-low speed until the egg whites become frothy– about 30 seconds.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue mixing on medium-low speed.
- Slowly add the granulated sugar, about one tablespoon at a time.
- It should take 1-2 minutes to add all of the sugar.
- Once all of the sugar has been incorporated, turn the mixer to medium speed and beat until the meringue can hold a stiff peak– about 3 minutes.
- Once the meringue holds stiff peaks, add the peppermint extract and mix just until combined.
- Use a small spoon or food brush to paint four vertical lines on the inside of a disposable piping bag fitted with a round or star tip.
- If you want small red accents around the edges, paint 4- ¼” thick lines. If you want the meringues to be red and white like a candy cane, paint 4- 1” thick lines.
- Carefully fill the bag with meringue, trying not to smudge your food coloring lines as much as possible.
- Pipe 1” meringues on to the prepared baking sheet, making sure to pipe them at least 1” apart.
- Bake the meringues for 60-65 minutes or until they are dry and crisp. Open the oven door, turn off the oven, and allow the meringues to cool to room temperature– this should take about an hour.
- Transfer the cooled meringues to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to five days.