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3 ingredient peppermint cloud cookies

Peppermint Cloud Cookies

Light, airy cookies made with just three ingredients, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 large large egg whites, room temperature Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature for the best results.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Essential for stabilizing the meringue.
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract Adjust according to taste. Can be swapped with vanilla extract.
Optional Garnish
  • Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies For garnish before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whip the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the peppermint extract—be careful not to deflate the meringue.
Baking
  1. Spoon or pipe small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cookies are crisp and dry.
  3. Turn off the oven and let them cool inside for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Garnish with crushed peppermint before serving.

Notes

For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over the cooled cookies. Add food coloring (red or green) for a more festive look. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to a month.