December 13, 2009

Peppermint Meringues


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Meringues... these are sometimes called "forgotten cookies," because after they're cooked they are left in the oven for a long time. You probably won't forget about them though - they're just too pretty! The crushed candy canes are a perfect finishing touch on these light and airy cookies!

Recipe:
2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup white sugar
Peppermint extract
Crushed candy canes
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar until the mixture forms soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Mix in a few drops of peppermint extract.
  • Scoop the mixture into a ziploc bag and cut a tip off a bottom corner of the bag. Use this to pipe little dollops onto parchment-lined cookie trays (see below).
  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the cookies.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours in a preheated oven at 225 F. The meringues should be dry on the inside, but not tanned at all.
  • Turn off the oven and open the door. Let the meringues sit inside the oven until completely cool.
  • Store loosely covered in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Before baking

What a winter-y looking cookie!

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