Peppermint Vanilla Meringue Kisses

Ingredients:

4 large egg whites, room temperature
200g caster sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Red gel food colouring

Method:

• Preheat oven to 110°C and line baking trays with parchment paper.
• Whisk egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar.
• Gradually add sugar while whisking until glossy stiff peaks form.
• Gently whisk in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
• Paint red food colouring inside a piping bag and fill with meringue.
• Pipe small kisses onto trays.
• Bake for 1 1/2–2 hours until dry and crisp.
• Turn off oven and allow to cool inside with the door slightly open before storing in an airtight container.