Description
Delicious meringue cookies with a hint of peppermint and chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring, if using.
- Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small swirls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 90 minutes or until dry and crisp. Turn off the oven and let meringues cool inside with the door slightly open.
- Melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil, then drizzle over the cooled meringues.
- Allow chocolate to set before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure that your mixing bowl is completely clean and dry for the best results.
- Adding food coloring is optional but adds a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg