Description
Delicate and sweet meringue cookies perfect for Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside for another hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk is in the egg whites.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be decorated with colored sugar or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas Meringue Cookies