Description
Christmas Meringue Kisses are light, airy, and sweet treats that are perfect for the holiday season. These delightful meringues are easy to make and can be decorated in festive colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and food coloring if desired.
- Using a piping bag, pipe small kisses onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meringues are dry and can be easily lifted off the parchment.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven.
Notes
- Ensure that your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry for best results.
- Store meringue kisses in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
- Feel free to experiment with different colors and flavors for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue kiss
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg