These low calorie peppermint meringue kisses are a delightful addition to your holiday baking. Perfect as a low calorie Christmas dessert, they are light, airy, and bursting with peppermint flavor. These gluten free Christmas cookies are not only easy to make but also serve as cute Christmas treats that everyone will love.

Ideal for those looking for healthy holiday baking options, these meringue kisses can be enjoyed guilt-free. They make for excellent Christmas dessert ideas and are a great choice for easy Christmas desserts and xmas cookies.

Simple Peppermint Meringue Kisses

These peppermint meringue kisses are made with just a few ingredients and take about 1 hour to prepare and bake. They are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, making them a perfect holiday treat. This recipe yields approximately 24 meringue kisses.

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whip Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
3. Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
4. Flavor and Color: Gently fold in the peppermint extract and red food coloring, if using, until combined. If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips.
5. Pipe the Meringues: Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe small kisses onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the meringues are dry and easily lift off the parchment paper. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
7. Serve: Once cooled, enjoy your peppermint meringue kisses or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 kisses
• Calories: 15kcal
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 4g