{"id":151828,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/peppermint-meringues\/"},"modified":"2023-12-12T13:16:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:16:47","slug":"peppermint-meringues","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/peppermint-meringues\/","title":{"rendered":"Peppermint Meringue Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Take a break from the typical rich Christmas desserts, and enjoy these airy peppermint meringue cookies. These meringues feature a slightly chewy center with a crisp, delicate outer shell that\u2019s finished with gorgeous crushed candy canes. Filled with sweet, festive peppermint flavor, these treats are a sure sign of Christmastime.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Peppermint Meringue Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Egg whites:<\/strong> In this recipe, you actually want to use older eggs. Older egg whites whip up into higher and fluffier meringues than fresh eggs. You&#8217;ll find the freshness date among all those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/secret-meaning-behind-numbers-egg-carton\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/secret-meaning-behind-numbers-egg-carton\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">numbers on the egg carton<\/a>. Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-secret-to-perfect-meringue\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-secret-to-perfect-meringue\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">secret to making the perfect meringue<\/a> is to use room-temperature egg whites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream of tartar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-cream-of-tartar\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-cream-of-tartar\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Cream of tartar<\/a> stabilizes the meringue for the strongest and tallest meringue cookie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> For additional strength and stability (plus sweetness!), our peppermint meringue cookies call upon sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Candy canes:<\/strong> Crushed candy canes add the sweet, cooling peppermint flavor to these cookies, plus that festive holiday look!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Whip to soft peaks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1936552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_1-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Peppermint Meringues Ft23 11429 St 1018 1 Ss Edit\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 225\u00b0F. In a completely clean and dry metal or glass bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer or stand mixer until foamy. Sprinkle the eggs whites with the salt and cream of tartar, and beat until soft peaks form.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> When making meringue, your tools need to be squeaky clean. Any speck of oil, moisture or food will inhibit your egg whites from fluffing up.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Beat to stiff peaks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1936599 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_2-SS-Edit-1.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Peppermint Meringues Ft23 11429 St 1018 2 Ss Edit\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Gradually add the sugar to the soft peaks, beating until stiff peaks form, about seven minutes. You\u2019ll know you&#8217;re done whipping the meringue when it\u2019s gorgeously glossy and stands straight up when the beaters are pulled out.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Our guide on the difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/soft-peaks-stiff-peaks\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/soft-peaks-stiff-peaks\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">soft peaks and stiff peaks<\/a> walks through the transition so you know what to look for.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Shape the meringue cookies<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1936601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_3-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Peppermint Meringues Ft23 11429 St 1018 3 Ss Edit\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to move quickly so your meringue batter doesn\u2019t sink and sag before getting to the oven. Drop the meringue by the teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets lined with aluminum foil or parchment. Sprinkle each meringue cookie with crushed candy.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1936596 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_5-SS-Edit-1.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Peppermint Meringues Ft23 11429 St 1018 5 Ss Edit\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake the meringues for 1-1\/2 hours. Turn off the heat, and leave the cookies in the oven with the door ajar until cool, for at least one hour. Allow the meringues to cool completely to room temperature, then store the meringues in an airtight container.<\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pipe the meringues:<\/strong> Give these peppermint meringue cookies a more uniformed look by piping them instead of scooping and dropping. Add your meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip or star tip. Gently, gently, <em>gently<\/em> apply enough pressure to pipe out shapes. Applying too much pressure will knock out the air you just spent time adding into the meringue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dot in food coloring:<\/strong> A bit of gel food coloring will really make these peppermint meringues pop. Add red or green gel food coloring to the meringue to stay on theme with Christmas. To give these meringues the look of candy canes, paint red gel food coloring along the inside of the piping bag (like we do in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/holiday-meringue-miniatures\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/holiday-meringue-miniatures\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">holiday meringue miniatures<\/a> recipe). Then add the meringue to the piping bag, and gently pipe out your meringue cookie shapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add a chocolate element:<\/strong> Decorate these meringues with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips along with the crushed candy canes. You could also melt a high-quality dark chocolate bar, and drizzle it on top of the finished meringues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Peppermint Meringue Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>To store, let the meringues cool completely to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container. They can sit out at room temperature for up to two weeks\u2014just make sure you keep them in a dark, dry corner away from humidity and sunlight.<\/p>\n<h2>Peppermint Meringue Cookies Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1936597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_4-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Peppermint Meringues Ft23 11429 St 1018 4 Ss Edit\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How do you stabilize meringue without cream of tartar?<\/h3>\n<p>You can stabilize meringue without cream of tartar by using lemon juice instead. Use 1\/2 teaspoon lemon juice for every egg white used in the recipe. You could also break out a copper bowl for the same effect!<\/p>\n<h3>Can you overbeat meringue cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can overbeat the egg whites for meringue cookies. Over-beating the egg whites will make them grainy, dry and lumpy, which won\u2019t create beautiful meringue cookies. However, once the sugar is added to the egg whites in Step 2, you can stop worrying about overbeating!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. With just five ingredients and four simple steps, you,\u00c4\u00f4re on your way to Christmas cookies that you,\u00c4\u00f4ll look forward to every year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7955,"featured_media":1928244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,305843,304423,306027,304328,304288,305487,304338,306171,307038,307033,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,304348,304268,306053,305870,324623,304388,303994,304323,304150,303883,304403],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,311481,308821,308988,311758,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,312036,310080,310079,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,309000,259483,339859,311518,309177,308752,308528,308315,309434,308476,308812],"coauthors":[342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Vanilla Meringue 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With just five ingredients and four simple steps, you\u2019re on your way to Christmas cookies that you\u2019ll look forward to every year.","recipeIngredient":["2 large egg whites, room temperature","1\/8 teaspoon salt","1\/8 teaspoon cream of tartar","1\/2 cup sugar","2 peppermint candy canes, crushed"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Whip to soft peaks","text":"Preheat the oven to 225\u00b0F. In a completely clean and dry metal or glass bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer or stand mixer until foamy. Sprinkle the eggs whites with the salt and cream of tartar, and beat until soft peaks form. Editor\u2019s Tip: When making meringue, your tools need to be squeaky clean. Any speck of oil, moisture or food will inhibit your egg whites from fluffing up.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_1-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Beat to stiff peaks","text":"Gradually add the sugar to the soft peaks, beating until stiff peaks form, about seven minutes. You\u2019ll know you're done whipping the meringue when it\u2019s gorgeously glossy and stands straight up when the beaters are pulled out. Editor\u2019s Tip: Our guide on the difference between soft peaks and stiff peaks walks through the transition so you know what to look for.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_2-SS-Edit-1.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Shape the meringue cookies","text":"It\u2019s time to move quickly so your meringue batter doesn\u2019t sink and sag before getting to the oven. Drop the meringue by the teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets lined with aluminum foil or parchment. Sprinkle each meringue cookie with crushed candy.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_3-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake","text":"Bake the meringues for 1-1\/2 hours. Turn off the heat, and leave the cookies in the oven with the door ajar until cool, for at least one hour. Allow the meringues to cool completely to room temperature, then store the meringues in an airtight container.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Meringues_FT23_11429_ST_1018_5-SS-Edit-1.jpg?fit=700,467"}],"recipeYield":"about 1-1\/2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 32 calories","fatContent":"0 fat (0 saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"0 cholesterol","sodiumContent":"23mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"8g carbohydrate (7g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"0 protein. <b>Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: 1\/2 starch."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":8,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jotate10"},"reviewBody":"It is one of my absolute fav Christmas cookies. I bake them every year and they are gone quickly. My daughter has to have these for it to be Christmas.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Aula"},"reviewBody":"So good and light.  I mix the crushed peppermint into the meringue and add mini chocolate chips.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CathyInRI"},"reviewBody":"Super easy and beautiful.  I added 1\/8 tsp peppermint extract too.  I made some pink and some green - very pretty on my Christmas table.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jlsmith"},"reviewBody":"I am constantly being asked to make this recipe.  One year I made two (2) batches and asked a friend to deliver and, of course, take some for himself... He ate all but 7 of them (I had made about 25 total)!  I finally understood why I got such funny looks when I asked several people how they liked them.  Now I make them every year.  Mouth watering!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"srajensen"},"reviewBody":"These are healthy and delicious. My sister is on Weight Watchers this year, so she'll really appreciate a healthy treat!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Proverbs 31","givenName":"Proverbs","familyName":"31"},"reviewBody":"My son loves these - to him it's not Christmas without them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2boyz4sarah"},"reviewBody":"I love this light, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.  I mix the candy into the meringues instead of sprinkling on top.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tializ"},"reviewBody":"My large extended family loves these cookies as part of the Christmas Cookie Assortments I make each year.  I even have requests for them throughout the year. And as noted previously, they are very simple to make.  The one thing I might try this Christmas season is mix the candy into the meringue. Trust me, these are delicious!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"11429","romance_copy_dek":"These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. 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I mix the candy into the meringues instead of sprinkling on top.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/16\/2011 16:38","GUID":"255b15196535478294150921b5274887","MemberId":5363512,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sarah","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2011 16:38"},{"Comment":"<p>My son loves these - to him it's not Christmas without them!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/01\/2010 11:26","GUID":"405ef90b36484571bf6adad0861b113d","MemberId":5114458,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Proverbs 31","SubmittedDate":"12\/01\/2010 11:26"},{"Comment":"<p>These are healthy and delicious. 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