Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Mint Chip Meringue Cookies, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are a delightful blend of crispy meringue and refreshing mint, perfectly complemented by rich chocolate chips. Each bite offers a burst of cool mint, a hint of sweetness, and the irresistible crunch of chocolate. Our collection of recipes includes variations to suit every palate, from the classic Mint Chip Meringue Cookies to a gluten-free adaptation using almond flour. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a healthier alternative, we have the perfect recipe for you. Join us as we embark on a sweet adventure, creating these delightful cookies that are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MINT MERINGUES
Lighter than air, these minty meringues will melt in your mouth, promises Karla Retzer in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. "It just wouldn't be Christmas at our house without these special cookies that everyone can enjoy."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 32 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, extract and food coloring if desired on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Gently fold in chocolate chips. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° until firm to the touch, 40-45 minutes. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Heat egg whites and sugar over hot water to warm. Whip until stiff, adding the extract at the end. Fold in the unsweetened chocolate. Pipe kisses onto parchment paper and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool. Drizzle with melted semisweet chocolate. Let sit until chocolate sets up.
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE COOKIES
Mint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies Recipe. Expensive to buy, these light and airy cookies flavored with mint and chocolate are cheap and easy to make at home.
Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
Categories Cookies and Candy Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 250 F. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar a tablespoon at a time until all sugar is incorporated and melted into meringue, which should be shiny and form stiff peaks.
- Fold in mint or peppermint extract, miniature chocolate chips, and optional food coloring.
- Drop by scant teaspoonfuls (or use a pastry bag ) onto prepared cookie sheets, placing cookies about 1 inch apart. (You want these bite-sized to pop the whole cookie into your mouth. Larger ones are fine, but make a crumbly mess when you bite into them.)
- Bake about 1 hour until stiff and dry. Turn off oven, but leave meringue cookies in oven until cool to further dry out for another 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 72 cookies (serves 18), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MINT CHOCOLATE-CHIP MERINGUES
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat the egg whites and sugar in the top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water until warm to the touch (this will help you get more air into the whites when you whip them). Transfer to a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip until soft peaks form. Add the mint extract and continue whipping just until stiff and glossy. Fold in the chopped unsweetened chocolate.
- Scrape the mixture into a pastry bag. Pipe bite-size kisses onto the cookie sheets and bake until the meringues are the color of milky coffee, 25 to 30 minutes. To test, remove one meringue from the oven, let cool one minute, then taste. It should be dry and crisp all the way through. Let cool on the pans.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate. Dipping the tines of a fork into the chocolate, drizzle the meringues with melted chocolate. Let sit until chocolate is set, 30 minutes to an hour (or let set in the refrigerator for 15 minutes).
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
PEPPERMINT MERINGUE COOKIES
Crunchy minty Christmas cookies!
Provided by Mary
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Time 1h45m
Yield 56
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites, vinegar and salt to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold in 1/3 of the crushed candy canes, reserving the rest. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls, one inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes over the top.
- Bake for 90 minutes in the preheated oven, or until dry. Cool on baking sheets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
MINT-KISSED MERINGUE COOKIES
Enjoy these delicious mint flavored meringues - an elegant dessert decorated with colorful candy sprinkles.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200°F. Grease 2 large cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. On high speed, add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar is dissolved, meringue is glossy and very stiff peaks form. Beat in mint extract. With rubber spatula, fold in food color, 1 drop at a time, until well blended and desired color.
- Use disposable decorating bag or gallon-size food storage plastic bag with 1/2-inch hole cut in one bottom corner of bag (if desired, fit large star tip in decorating bag or in hole of plastic bag). Spoon meringue into bag; twist top of bag to seal. Squeeze bag to pipe meringue into 1-inch puffs onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle each with candy sprinkles.
- Bake on middle oven rack 2 hours. Immediately remove cookies from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool completely, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Calling all mint chocolate lovers! These amazing and easy mint chocolate chip cookies are a favorite for any time of the year, but because of their bright green color they are especially perfect to bake for Christmas, St. Patrick's day, or another green-themed event! Keep things simple by mixing up the cookie dough from a bag of classic Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix before adding in the chocolate and mint. Remember to pick up green food coloring along with your creme de menthe baking chips and mint extract to transform this classic sugar dough into delightfully festive and deliciously minty cookies. Keep this recipe on hand for the next time you are baking a treat to celebrate one of your favorite holidays or for those times when you are just in the mood for a deliciously decadent mint chocolate chip dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks.
- Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE COOKIES
This is one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine's Day or make them as drop cookies for other occasions. -Debbie Tilley, Riverview, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Beat in cocoa. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired., Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert # 806 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with meringue. Pipe 1-1/2-in. hearts 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- To make the perfect meringue, ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are completely clean and dry. Any traces of grease or moisture can prevent the meringue from forming stiff peaks.
- Beat the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing to high. This will help to incorporate air into the whites and create a light and fluffy meringue.
- Add the sugar slowly, one tablespoon at a time. This will help to prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
- Beat the meringue until it reaches stiff peaks. This means that when you lift the whisk out of the bowl, the meringue should form peaks that hold their shape.
- If you're using a stand mixer, be careful not to overbeat the meringue. Overbeaten meringue can become dry and crumbly.
- If you're using a hand mixer, it may take a few minutes longer to reach stiff peaks. Just keep beating until the meringue is thick and glossy.
- For the best results, use fresh egg whites. Older egg whites may not whip up as well.
- If you're making the cookies ahead of time, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These mint chip meringue cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With their light and fluffy texture and refreshing mint flavor, they're perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try!
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