Peppermint Meringues
I also have a similar recipe using Dark Chocolate and Mint Chip Clouds. More of my favorite holiday treats are Skinny Gingerbread Cookies and No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies. And what can be more symbolic this time of year than peppermint flavored cookies.
The taste of these meringues is somewhere between a cookie and a candy cane. I found out by accident that dissolving one into my morning coffee with a little whipped cream instantly makes me feel like I’m drinking a Starbucks Peppermint Latte. I bet it would be yummy in hot cocoa too! Meringues are made with egg whites and sugar, so they are naturally low-fat and gluten-free. They can be flavored with different extracts to get different results, and baking them in different temperatures will yield different textures. Some of my favorites varieties include the Chocolate Chip Clouds, Black and White Clouds, and To Die For Coconut Cookies.
How To Make Peppermint Meringues
These beautiful candy cane gems are colored with a paint brush and a little gel paste food coloring (available at Michaels) just before piping to give you the peppermint stripe. Completely optional of course, but it really makes the cookie. Always use metal bowls and beaters and be sure they are squeaky clean before making meringues to guarantee good results. For more skinny cookie recipes to add to your cookie exchange this holiday season, click here.
