Peppermint Meringue Clouds Recipe

Name: Peppermint Meringue Clouds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies; 1/2 cup crushed spearmint candies

Servings: persons

2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup crushed spearmint candies

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, vinegar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips. Transfer half of the meringue to another bowl. Fold peppermint candies into one portion and spearmint candies into the remaining portion.
3
Shape cookie dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Drop meringue by teaspoonfuls into the center of each cookie. Bake at 325u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Meringue Clouds falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppermint Meringue Clouds

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