Minty meringue drops are a delightful and refreshing sweet treat that can add a touch of elegance to any occasion. Made with a combination of egg whites, sugar, and peppermint extract, these airy confections are both visually appealing and a pleasure to eat. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect minty meringue drops. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of meringue-making, we will take you through every step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a batch of minty meringue drops that are both delicious and visually stunning.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MINT MERINGUES
Lighter than air, these minty meringues will melt in your mouth, promises Karla Retzer in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. "It just wouldn't be Christmas at our house without these special cookies that everyone can enjoy."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 32 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, extract and food coloring if desired on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Gently fold in chocolate chips. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° until firm to the touch, 40-45 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MINTY MERINGUE DROPS
These pretty mint green drops are dotted with chocolate chips. My kids don't consider it the Christmas season until I make them.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla and food coloring if desired. Fold in the chocolate chips., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 30-35 minutes or until dry to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PEPPERMINT MERINGUES
These are very good, light and airy. The colors are great for the holidays.
Provided by KATHY
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Time 5h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.
- In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Drop by spoonfuls 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the cookies.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours in preheated oven. Meringues should be completely dry on the inside. Do not allow them to brown. Turn off oven. Keep oven door ajar, and let meringues sit in the oven until completely cool. Loosen from foil with metal spatula. Store loosely covered in cool dry place for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
FORGOTTEN MINT MERINGUE SURPRISES
A variation on Forgotten Kiss Cookies this minty treat has a surprise chocolate center and is sure to be a hit at Christmas time with it's cool green color.
Provided by Marshall Gatten
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Time 8h15m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until soft peaks form.
- Beat sugar into egg whites one tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form, and mixture is glossy and very smooth, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Drop the meringue by half teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet; top with chocolate kisses. Spoon a scant teaspoon of meringue over chocolate, and smooth to cover completely.
- Place cookies in the preheated oven; turn oven off. Leave meringues in oven overnight, or until oven has cooled completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 17.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
MINT-KISSED MERINGUE COOKIES
Enjoy these delicious mint flavored meringues - an elegant dessert decorated with colorful candy sprinkles.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200°F. Grease 2 large cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. On high speed, add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar is dissolved, meringue is glossy and very stiff peaks form. Beat in mint extract. With rubber spatula, fold in food color, 1 drop at a time, until well blended and desired color.
- Use disposable decorating bag or gallon-size food storage plastic bag with 1/2-inch hole cut in one bottom corner of bag (if desired, fit large star tip in decorating bag or in hole of plastic bag). Spoon meringue into bag; twist top of bag to seal. Squeeze bag to pipe meringue into 1-inch puffs onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle each with candy sprinkles.
- Bake on middle oven rack 2 hours. Immediately remove cookies from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool completely, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
MINT MERINGUES
Make and share this Mint Meringues recipe from Food.com.
Provided by VIKKI BARKER
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 dozen, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200 degrees.
- Grease 2 large cookie sheets, set aside.
- Combine egg whites, cream of tarter, and salt in medium bowl.
- Beat until foamy.
- Add sugar 1 tbls at a time, beating until egg whites are very stiff and glossy and sugar is disolved.
- beat in mint extract and food color.
- Fit a decorater bag with a large star tip.
- spoon meringue into bag.
- Pipe meringue in 1 inch puffs on prepared cookie sheets.
- Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
- Place cookie sheets on center rack of preheated oven.
- Bake for 2 hours.
- Remove from cookie sheet immediately, cool completely on wire racks.
MERINGUE DROPS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 150° F, or the lowest setting possible. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg white in a small bowl with a wire whisk until foamy. As you continue beating, add the sugar gradually, until the meringue holds stiff and glossy peaks when the whisk is lifted from them. Spoon the meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe onto the prepared baking sheet to form 3/4-inch rounds. (If you don't have a pastry bag, drop the beaten whites by the slightly rounded teaspoonful, keeping the little mounds as high as possible.) Bake until the meringues are completely dry and very light, about 2 1/2 hours. Cool completely.
- Pour the cream into a small, chilled bowl. Beat with a wire whisk or an electric mixer until the cream holds stiff peaks. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the whipped cream onto the flat side of one of the meringues. Press the flat side of a second meringue gently onto the cream to make a meringue sandwich. Repeat with the remaining meringues and cream. Chill the meringue drops on a serving plate in the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
MERINGUE DROPS WITH MINT FILLED DELIGHTFULLS™
Make and share this Meringue Drops With Mint Filled DelightFulls™ recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Toll Housereg
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 42 Drops
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- PREHEAT oven to 225° F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- PLACE DelightFulls morsels 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large mixer bowl on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating until smooth and glossy. Add food coloring; beat for a few minutes more or until mixture is very stiff and holds its shape.
- CUT end off pastry bag and place piping tip all the way to the bottom. Fold out the top of bag and place in tall glass to help keep upright. Spoon meringue mixture into bag, pressing to the bottom. Alternately, mixture may also be spooned into gallon-size food storage bag with 1/2-inch tip snipped from corner of bag. Holding bag straight up, pipe 1-inch dollops of mixture over DelightFulls morsels, pulling up to form peaks.
- BAKE for 45 to 60 minutes or until cookies are dry. Turn off oven and let stand in oven for at least 4 hours or overnight to completely dry. Store in airtight container for a few days.
- Tips:.
- • Make sure to beat long enough until mixture is very thick, so it will hold its shape when piped.
- • Regular granulated sugar will work but the meringues will be chewier and will take longer to dry.
- Variations: Try NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® DelightFulls™ Dark Chocolate Cherry Flavored Filled Morsels with four drops of red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.1, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Use older egg whites for better meringue results. Older egg whites are less watery and have a higher protein content, which helps the meringue hold its shape better.
- Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry before you start whipping the egg whites. Any grease or residue can prevent the meringue from forming properly.
- Whip the egg whites gradually, starting at a low speed and increasing it as the whites begin to foam. This will help to prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
- Add the sugar to the egg whites slowly, one tablespoon at a time. This will help to prevent the meringue from becoming too runny.
- Continue whipping the meringue until it is stiff and glossy. The meringue should hold peaks when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.
- If you are using a piping bag to shape the meringue drops, make sure to use a large tip. This will help to create large, fluffy meringues.
- Bake the meringue drops at a low temperature for a long time. This will help to prevent them from becoming too brown or crispy.
Conclusion:
Minty meringue drops are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delightful little cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet and refreshing treat, give minty meringue drops a try!
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