FRENCH PEPPERMINT COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Crisp on the outside, softer in the middle, and coated with creamy chocolate ganache. These French-influenced cookies have a meringue-and-confectioners'-sugar base with peppermint flavoring and peppermint candy. You may add any flavoring, including cinnamon, creme de menthe, raspberry, orange, etc. in lieu of peppermint. Garnish with peppermint or as desired.
Provided by Lillie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 2h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move rack to the bottom of oven and preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- Whisk egg whites and 1/4 cup white sugar in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water until smooth. Whisk cream of tartar and peppermint extract into egg mixture and beat until foamy. Gradually whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture, beating until egg white meringue holds stiff peaks.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of meringue per cookie and gently transfer to the prepared baking sheets; use spoon to shape the meringue cookies into football shape with 2 gently pointed ends.
- Bake cookies on bottom rack of the preheated oven until dry on the outside but still slightly soft in the centers, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool completely before removing from baking sheets.
- Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until melted, stirring until smooth. Gradually mix cream into chocolate until mixture is thick but not pasty; stir 1 teaspoon white sugar into chocolate ganache until sugar has dissolved. Dip cookies in ganache. Place dipped cookies atop a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Let cookies set; refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 11.1 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
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jane Patterson
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Aniket Ghunowa
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly.
Atik Islam
[email protected]These cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.
SH NOOB YT
[email protected]I had trouble getting the chocolate ganache to set properly. I ended up having to refrigerate the cookies for several hours before they were ready to eat.
esther gere
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Md RakEB
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
Ranidu Presadh
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
David Dekaglo
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. I love the way the chocolate ganache drips down the sides.
Roda Imisioluwa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate ganache is rich and creamy, and it really helps to balance out the peppermint flavor.
bobitashen 114
[email protected]The combination of peppermint and chocolate is always a winner. These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and minty.
Luis Vega
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever I need a sweet treat.
OTUBO JUSTIN
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.