Peppermint Meringues

Name: Peppermint Meringues
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; tsp. peppermint extract; Red gel or paste food coloring

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Oct 25, 2012

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

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These melt-in-your-mouth peppermint treats are tasty on their own, but also make cute decorations for holiday desserts.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 200 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a large metal or glass bowl, whisk together the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. Set the bowl over (but not in) a saucepan of simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the whites are very warm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Step 3Remove from heat and, using an electric mixer, beat on low speed, gradually increasing the speed to high, until soft glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in the peppermint.
4. Step 4Transfer 1 tablespoon meringue mixture to a small bowl and tint red. Using a paintbrush or a skewer and the red meringue mixture, paint 3 vertical stripes in a pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch star pastry tip.
5. Step 5Carefully spoon the white egg white mixture into the piping bag, being careful not to smear the red meringue. Pipe small stars (about 3/4 inch) onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake the meringues until just set on the outside, 20 to 30 minutes. Slide the sheets of parchment paper onto wire racks to cool completely.