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PEPPERMINT MERINGUES These melt-in-your-mouth peppermint delights are delicious on their own, but they also make wonderful holiday dessert decorations, and surely, your kids will enjoy these little cute treats! INGREDIENTS 2 large egg whites 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar tsp. peppermint extract Red gel or paste food coloring DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking pans with parchment paper. 2. Whisk together the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a large metal or glass mixing basin. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook, whisking continually, until the sugar is dissolved and the whites are very warm to the touch, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Remember to place the pan over and not “in”. 3. Remove the mixture from the heat and, using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on low speed for 5 minutes. Gradually increase to high speed until soft glossy peaks appear. Add the peppermint and mix well. 4. Tint a tablespoon of the meringue mixture with red food color in a small bowl. Paint 3 vertical stripes in a pastry bag equipped with a 3/4-inch star pastry tip using a paintbrush or a skewer and the red meringue mixture. 5. Carefully fill the piping bag with the egg white mixture, be careful not to smear the red meringue. On the prepared baking sheet, pipe little stars (approximately 3/4 inch). Bake the meringues for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are just set on the outside. To cool completely, slide the parchment paper sheets onto wire racks.
54 EC Magazines | Christmas Edition 2021
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