Star Mint Meringues

Rating: 4 stars
31 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 14
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 6
  • 1 star values: 1

Who needs candy canes when you have these striped melt-in-your-mouth meringue treats? Serve these cookies as a snack or dessert at your next party.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

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Credit: Blaine Moats

Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
bake:
1 hr 30 mins
total:
1 hr 50 mins
Yield:
about 24 cookies
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl combine egg whites, cream of tartar, peppermint extract, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).

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  • With a clean small paintbrush, brush stripes of red paste food coloring on the inside of a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch open-star tip. Carefully transfer egg white mixture to the pastry bag. Pipe 2-inch stars 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheet.

  • Bake for 1-1/2 hours or until meringues appear dry and are firm when lightly touched. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.

To Store:

Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
27 calories; carbohydrates 6g; sugars 6g; sodium 20mg; potassium 12mg.
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