Peppermint Meringue Cookies

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Crisp and sweet, peppermint meringue cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday gift tins!

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Gather ingredients

Egg whites Salt Granulated sugar Cream of tartar Powdered/confectioner's sugar Peppermint or mint extract Gel food coloring, optional Dark or semisweet chocolate Learn more

Combine egg whites and granulated sugar and beat until foamy.

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Add cream of tartar, powdered sugar, and peppermint and beat until soft peaks form.

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Scoop into a piping bag or ziptop bag. If using colors, brush a stripe of each on either side of the bag.

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Pipe dollops of meringue onto baking sheets. A decorating piping tip is optional.

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Bake the meringue until crisp, then turn off the oven and let the meringues dry inside.

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Melt chocolate in a small bowl and dip the bottoms of cooled meringues. Set on waxed paper.

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Peppermint meringue cookies are a great addition to your holiday cookie plate!

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