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These crunchy little meringues are a perfect addition to your Christmas gingerbread house! Just a touch of peppermint gives it that holiday zing. A small amount of peppermint goes a long way!
The trees are simple and easy to make. Just use a star piping tip and pipe 3 on top of each other with each one getting slightly smaller towards the top. You could experiment with styles by piping a swirl tree instead.
Remember to let the meringues slowly cool in the oven! This helps prevent cracks.
Peppermint Meringues
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp cream of tartar or white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220 F.
- Whip egg whites and cream of tartar till foamy.
- Slowly add in sugar while still mixing on medium high.
- Add in vanilla and peppermint.
- Whip till stiff peaks.
- Add meringue to icing bag with tip about ½ inch opening.
- Pipe out desired meringue shape.
- Bake for 90 minutes.
- After 90 minutes turn of oven and let meringue sit in oven an hour with door cracked open.
- Store in airtight containers, keep humidity out!