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Ingredients
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- 4 egg whites at room temperature (4 ounces)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while whisking until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Fold in green gel food coloring and peppermint extract gently.
- Spoon meringue into a piping bag fitted with a nozzle.
- Pipe a small base on the baking sheet, insert a popsicle stick, and shape meringue into a tree.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the meringues to cool for 2 hours.
Notes
Ensure bowls and whisk are grease-free for optimal results.
Room temperature egg whites enhance volume.
Patience during baking is key to achieving the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0