Valentine's Day Peppermint Meringue Kisses
Light, crunchy ethereal meringues are the perfect vehicle for the clean, bracing flavor of peppermint. This dessert is perfect for Valentine's Day, best of all it's so easy and quick to make, enjoy
PREPARATION
Heat the oven to 175°F. Line 1 large cookie sheet with parchment (not a nonstick liner). Sift the confectioner’s sugar twice to remove all lumps and divide into two fairly equal portions.
Put the egg whites in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
Increase the speed to medium high and beat until the whites hold soft peaks. Continue beating while gradually adding one portion of confectioner’s sugar. Beat until firm, glossy peaks form. Add the peppermint extract and mix briefly. Sift the remaining confectioner’s sugar over the meringue and gently fold in until blended.
Scoop the meringue into a large pastry bag fitted with a large (#8) star tip. Pipe swirled kisses (about 1-1/2 inches wide and 2 inches high) about 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle the finely chopped peppermint candies over the kisses.
Bake until dry and crisp, about 3 hours. Turn the oven off and let the meringues cool in the oven for 1 hour. Serve immediately or cover and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Whites from 2 large eggs
1/8 tsp. pure peppermint extract
1/3 cup finely chopped, peppermint hard candies
Yield: Makes 24 cookies.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving Size: 1 (10 g) Servings Per Recipe: 16
Calories 26.6 Calories from Fat 0 0% Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 25.1 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 6.3 g 2% Dietary Fiber 0 g 0% Sugars 6.3 g
25% Protein 0.5 g 0%
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