Christmas Meringue Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies are perfect for any occasion and are a favorite holiday cookie recipe in my house.
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Using a mixer, beat egg whites on medium to high speed until frothy, using a whisk attachment.
- Add cream of tartar and salt. Beat on medium to high speed until they hold peaks.
- Change whisk attachment to paddle attachment. Add a tablespoon of sugar at a time, beating constantly until mixture is stiff and glossy.
- Add in the peppermint extract and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide batter into bowls, as to how many colors you will be using.
- Add in the food coloring and stir until you have desired color.
- Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and drop by teaspoons onto baking sheet.
- Bake 250°F for 30 minutes.
- Cool completely.