Festive Peppermint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Festive Peppermint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies elevate your holiday baking with a delightful combination of crushed candy canes, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for vegetarians, these American-style treats offer a light, airy texture and sweet peppermint flavor, making them a charming addition to any holiday gathering or gift basket. Enjoy these cookies alongside a warm cup of cocoa or as a homemade gift. Easily find this recipe and more on the easyChef Pro App, where personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and smart shopping lists simplify your meal prep. Select this recipe today and create something special with step-by-step guidance!

Overview

These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Meringue Delights are a festive twist on classic meringue cookies, perfect for the holiday season. With a delightful combination of crushed candy canes, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, these cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience with a refreshing peppermint zing. Ideal for gifting or enjoying with family, they are sure to become a holiday favorite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 60

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Whole egg whites
• 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) cream of tartar
• 0.75 Cup white sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) candy canes, crushed
• 1 Cup chocolate chips, semisweet
• 1 Cup walnuts, minced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a clean glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the salt and cream of tartar, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. The meringue should be glossy and hold its shape.
4. Gently fold in the vanilla extract, crushed candy canes, chocolate chips, and minced walnuts, ensuring even distribution without deflating the meringue.
5. Using a piping bag with a star tip or a spoon, drop heaping teaspoonfuls of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cookies are dry to the touch and can be easily peeled off the parchment paper.
7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy these delightful treats with a cup of hot cocoa or as a sweet holiday gift!

Enjoy your homemade Festive Peppermint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies!