MERINGUE CANDY CANES
These red-and-white striped treats get lots of compliments for their cute looks and minty taste. The seasonal confections are easy to make and so light that they melt in your mouth! -Anne Lindway of Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Beat in peppermint extract., Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry bag; insert star tip #21. With a new painbrush, brush three evenly spaced 1/4-in. strips of red food coloring on the inside of the bag from the tip to three-fourths of the way to the top of the bag. Carefully fill bag with meringue., Pipe 3-in. candy canes onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 225° for 25 minutes; rotate baking sheets to a different oven rack. Bake 25 minutes longer or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave cookies in oven with door ajar for at least 1 hour or until cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Sia _334u
sia._334u@gmail.comThese meringues are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still really good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Robert Sutherland
r_s@aol.comI love the delicate flavor of these meringues. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Inderpal Singh
s-inderpal25@hotmail.co.ukThese meringues are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious and they look so impressive.
Sadha Bugti
s.bugti13@gmail.comI made these meringues for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! They're so colorful and festive.
Caden Atkins
a_c87@hotmail.frThese meringues are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love how versatile they are. You can flavor them with any extract you like.
shahid zaman
s.z@yahoo.comI've never been a big fan of meringues, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice peppermint flavor.
Ali saab Ali saab
saab_a@aol.comThese meringues are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun project to do with kids.
Apple Kapo 83337829
a83@aol.comI love how these meringues look on a Christmas tree. They're so festive and elegant.
Emranul Islam
ie@yahoo.comThese meringues are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so light and airy.
sumaiya bainta
bsumaiya69@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great go-to recipe for a special occasion.
Lukas Witt
wl@gmail.comThese meringues are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Brianna Barrera
b-barrera3@yahoo.comI made these meringues for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.
Khalil Joseph
joseph-k6@gmail.comThese meringues are so delicate and flavorful. I love the peppermint flavor.
Olamilekan Malik
malik74@hotmail.comI've never made meringue before, but this recipe was really easy to follow. The candies turned out perfectly.
Ajith Bandara
ajithb22@hotmail.comThese meringues were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.