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Vanilla Peppermint Meringues
These pretty and delicate Vanilla Peppermint Meringues are simple to make, naturally gluten-free, and the perfect festive garnish for hot drinks!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 225℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2
Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a handheld mixer, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar together at high speed until soft peaks form.
- Step 3
While still mixing, very slowly add the sugar. Continue mixing at high speed for 5 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Step 4
Very gently fold in the peppermint extract, vanilla, and food coloring. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large piping tip. Pipe the meringues onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch between each one.
- Step 5
Bake in a 225℉ for 45 minutes without opening the oven door. Turn off the oven and let the meringues sit in the oven without opening the door for another 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool fully. Enjoy!
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Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets. Welcome to Knead Some Sweets, a baking blog where you will find simple recipes for desserts and baked goods. As the chef in one of my favorite movies says, "Anyone can cook.", I believe everyone can make yummy desserts and comforting baking recipes in their own kitchen
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