Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Kisses

Delightfully airy and elegantly festive, these Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Kisses are the perfect holiday treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including fluffy egg whites, a touch of peppermint extract, and a drizzle of luscious melted chocolate, these light-as-a-cloud confections combine a crisp texture with a refreshing pop of mint. Streaked with red gel food coloring for a beautiful candy cane-inspired swirl, these bite-sized desserts not only taste amazing but also add a touch of seasonal charm to your dessert table. With a low-and-slow baking process that ensures their signature crunch, these stunning meringues make for an irresistible, gluten-free treat that's ideal for holiday gifting, cookie exchanges, or indulging alongside a warm cup of cocoa.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 40

Ingredients

• 4 large Egg whites
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 drops Red gel food coloring
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Increase the mixer to high speed and beat until the meringue is glossy, stiff peaks form, and the sugar is fully dissolved (approximately 5 minutes).

Step 4

Gently fold in the peppermint extract until evenly incorporated.

Step 5

Using a small paintbrush or the edge of a spoon, streak the inside of a piping bag fitted with a star tip with two vertical lines of red gel food coloring.

Step 6

Fill the piping bag with the meringue mixture and pipe small, 1-inch kisses onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Bake the meringues for 90 minutes, or until they are completely dry to the touch but not browned. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour.

Step 8

Once the meringues are cooled, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

Step 9

Drizzle the melted chocolate lightly over the meringue kisses. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed up the process.

Step 10

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(426.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1270.9

Total Fat 27.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 809.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 248.0g
Protein 19.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 9.2mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 215.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.8%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 76.5%