Peppermint Meringue Kisses
Delightful, airy treats that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions with a lovely minty flavor.
Ingredients
Meringue Base
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites (room temperature) Use room temperature for better volume.
- 0.25 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add 1 inch of water to a medium saucepan and bring it to a slight simmer.
- In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg whites and sugar. Whisk together until mixed, then place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring it does not touch the water.
- Whisk the egg whites and sugar constantly until the mixture reaches 140°F.
- Remove from heat and attach the bowl to the stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whip until soft peaks form.
Mixing and Piping
- Add the lemon juice, salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Prep your piping bags by either snipping the end for round piping or fitting with a large star tip.
- Use a toothpick to make three lines of red gel food coloring up the inside of the piping bag to create distinct red stripes.
- Carefully spoon the meringue into the piping bag and twist it closed at the top, filling it about halfway.
- Pipe four small dots of meringue under the corners of the parchment paper to keep it in place.
- Pipe quarter-sized dots of meringue, leaving about ½ inch between each kiss.
Baking
- Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the kisses feel crisp to the touch.
- Turn off the oven and let the pan cool inside the oven.
Serving
- Once cooled, gently remove the kisses from the parchment paper. Store them in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
To keep your Peppermint Meringue Kisses fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating as moisture can make them soft and sticky. You can also use different flavors of extract and colors of gel food coloring.