Keto Peppermint Meringues

These keto peppermint meringues are just as tasty as their conventional sugar-filled counterparts, with none of the sugar spikes and carbs!

Sugar-free peppermint meringues are a simple keto dessert, perfect when you need your sweet tooth silenced!

If you’ve been looking for a recipe to replicate the delicious and light meringues—the kind that melts in your mouth—look no further!

This low-carb peppermint meringue cookie recipe is almost carb-free. A batch makes 70 cookies, and each serving has 0.1 net carbohydrates. That’s a win in our book!

When you consider that a traditional meringue cookie is loaded with sugar and carbs and, on average, has 41 total carbs, you can understand why we are excited to share this recipe with you all.

And if you’re a big fan of meringues but don’t like peppermint, then you’ll love our classic Keto French Meringues recipe!

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Keto Peppermint Meringues

Traditional meringue cookies are perfectly airy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness! Add to that the flavor of peppermint, and you have an extra special after-dinner treat.

They are particularly festive when you use a small amount of green and red food coloring for Christmas. Why not make a few batches and share them as gifts?

These classic meringues would be a welcomed treat for everyone, including your non-keto friends and family.

I’ll admit that for a long time, we thought making these airy cookies keto-friendly was simply not going to be possible.

But I wanted the nostalgia of having a classic holiday treat and not feeling like I was being denied.

Thankfully, these low carb meringue cookies turned out to be not only delicious but also an easy recipe. Winning!

The Following Are The Simple Ingredients You’ll Need:

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• Egg whites, room temperature
• White granulated sugar substitute
• Confectioner’s sugar substitute
• Peppermint extract
• Cream of tartar
• Salt
• Food coloring ( we used red and green) (optional)

Failproof Tips To Ensure You Have The Best Keto-Friendly Meringue Cookies

Making a keto meringue cookie for the first time may seem intimidating, but I am going to walk you through the process and give you the tips you need to make a tasty little treat that you will be proud to serve.

Ensure that the mixing bowl and hand mixer or stand mixer are spotless, and grease will prevent the meringues from rising.

Start by making sure you use the freshest eggs. Here’s a little science to help you understand why fresh is best.

Eggs, when fresh, are acidic, and this acidity keeps the egg white proteins tightly knit.

Unfortunately, eggs lose their acidity as they age and become more alkaline, and when that happens, the protein in the egg white becomes thin and makes them less stable. 

Be sure to use room temperature eggs since these whisk best. 

It’s crucial that not a drop of egg yolks gets into the mixing bowl, regardless of the types of meringue you make. Otherwise, you risk not getting the perfect meringues you want.

Use a little cream of tartar; it truly helps with the stability and structure of the meringues and will make the process a lot easier for you.

When adding the sweetener, be sure not to do it too soon or quickly, as this will prevent the meringues from properly baking. 

How To Make Keto Peppermint Meringue Cookies 

You’ll start by preheating the oven to 200°F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

Next, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment on medium, place the egg whites into a clean bowl and then beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt for about 1 to 2 minutes until foamy and the egg whites just begin to turn opaque white (soft peaks).

Continue to whip the egg whites, adding the granulated substitute very slowly, about one tablespoon at a time. Stop and scrape the bowl once or twice as needed.

Once all the sugar sweetener has been added, increase the mixer to high speed and whip for 5 to 7 minutes until the meringue is glossy and very stiff. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the peppermint extract.

If adding food coloring, you’ll add the drops before the stiff peaks form but after the sweetener has been added.

It’s important to not over-mix the meringue, or it could start to break up. This is why you’ll add the food coloring before the stiff peaks have formed.

Once you have stiff peaks and your bowl can be flipped upside down without the meringue moving, this is when you’ll be ready to bake!

Next, scoop the meringue into a clean piping bag (pastry bag) with a large star tip and pipe 2-inch-diameter kisses onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Of course, you can also spoon the meringue onto the sheet for a more organic shape.

Add your meringue to your piping by placing the bag in a tall glass and rolling the sides down; be sure not to overfill your bag! Pipe 1-inch kisses or whatever shape you’d like evenly spaced on your parchment-lined cookie sheet and place in the oven. 

These sugar-free meringue cookies will bake for 30 to 50 minutes, depending on the day’s humidity. The more humid, the longer they will take to bake.

You’ll know they’re ready when the outside is dry, and the meringue feels light and airy. When they are done, do not remove them from the oven immediately, as this could shock them and cause them to collapse. 

Once fully baked, turn your oven off and allow the peppermint keto meringues to cool completely in the oven.

Do so by cracking the oven door open and leaving them in there for anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the level of humidity in your area.

Can You Freeze Keto Peppermint Meringues?

 

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, like a cookie jar or pantry cupboard, for up to one week. Do not place your meringues in the refrigerator, as they will turn soggy.

You can also freeze them for up to one month.  There is no noticeable difference in the texture of the meringues when frozen and defrosted, but you must properly freeze them by layering them in parchment paper and freezing them in a freezer.

To defrost, place the storage container at room temperature and allow the food to thaw. Just remember not to refreeze thawed leftovers.

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