Description
These Christmas meringue cookies are crisp on the outside, soft in the center, and perfect for the holidays. Made with whipped egg whites and superfine sugar, they’re light, festive, and naturally gluten-free. The recipe is easy to customize with peppermint extract, sprinkles, or food coloring. A perfect addition to any Christmas dessert table or cookie exchange.
Ingredients
4 large egg whites
1 cup superfine sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
Red gel food coloring (optional)
Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
3. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
4. Gradually add superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until glossy stiff peaks form.
5. Beat in vanilla and optional peppermint extract.
6. For a festive look, paint red gel food coloring inside a piping bag before filling it with the meringue.
7. Pipe small swirls onto the parchment paper and top with sprinkles.
8. Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off the oven and let meringues sit inside for another hour.
9. Remove once crisp and allow to cool fully before storing.
Notes
Let the meringue sit in the oven after baking to prevent cracks.
Make sure your bowl is grease-free for the egg whites to whip properly.
Avoid making these on humid days for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday, Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg