Snowflake Meringue Kisses Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

These delightful Snowflake Meringue Kisses are a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table. Light and airy, they melt in your mouth and can be beautifully decorated to resemble snowflakes, making them a charming treat for Christmas desserts.

The recipe is simple and requires just a few ingredients, allowing you to create these elegant meringues with ease. They are perfect for gifting or serving at festive gatherings.

Elegant Snowflake Meringue Kisses

This recipe yields delicate meringue kisses that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The preparation takes about 1 hour, plus additional time for cooling, and makes approximately 24 kisses.

Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Edible glitter or silver sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whip Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Pipe the Kisses: Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe small kisses onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely, about 1-2 hours.
Decorate: Once cooled, dust the meringue kisses with powdered sugar and decorate with edible glitter or silver sprinkles, if desired.
Serve: Enjoy the meringue kisses as a light dessert or package them as gifts for friends and family.