FRENCH PEPPERMINT COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Crisp on the outside, softer in the middle, and coated with creamy chocolate ganache. These French-influenced cookies have a meringue-and-confectioners'-sugar base with peppermint flavoring and peppermint candy. You may add any flavoring, including cinnamon, creme de menthe, raspberry, orange, etc. in lieu of peppermint. Garnish with peppermint or as desired.
Provided by Lillie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 2h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move rack to the bottom of oven and preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- Whisk egg whites and 1/4 cup white sugar in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water until smooth. Whisk cream of tartar and peppermint extract into egg mixture and beat until foamy. Gradually whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture, beating until egg white meringue holds stiff peaks.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of meringue per cookie and gently transfer to the prepared baking sheets; use spoon to shape the meringue cookies into football shape with 2 gently pointed ends.
- Bake cookies on bottom rack of the preheated oven until dry on the outside but still slightly soft in the centers, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool completely before removing from baking sheets.
- Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until melted, stirring until smooth. Gradually mix cream into chocolate until mixture is thick but not pasty; stir 1 teaspoon white sugar into chocolate ganache until sugar has dissolved. Dip cookies in ganache. Place dipped cookies atop a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Let cookies set; refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 11.1 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
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Khodor Awada2
[email protected]These cookies look like they're a lot of work, but they're definitely worth it.
Ob Rashed
[email protected]I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of peppermint and chocolate, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Michael Gruber
[email protected]These cookies sound delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Latif Latif
[email protected]I love the idea of using peppermint extract in these cookies. It's such a unique flavor.
Azeem Imran
[email protected]These cookies look so festive! I'm definitely going to make them for my next holiday party.
Fresh Cruzz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I'm sure these cookies are still delicious.
kgan jalal
[email protected]I can't wait to try these cookies! They look so delicious.
Ahsan Ahmad
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange.
Melondy Holbert
[email protected]I had trouble getting the ganache to set properly.
KERA_VLOGS
[email protected]The cookies were a little too minty for my taste, but the ganache was delicious.
Md Tofail Ahmad
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Roblox Bacon
[email protected]I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate. These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and minty.
Sienna Lindsay
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.