Description
Polar Bear Meringue Kisses are airy, sweet meringue cookies decorated to look like adorable polar bear faces—perfect for winter and holiday treats. Light, fun to make, and naturally gluten-free, they bring whimsical charm to any dessert spread.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar or 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Edible candy eyes or mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Black decorating gel, melted chocolate, or mini chocolate chips (for noses)
- White candy melts, mini marshmallows, or piped meringue dots (for ears)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar, one spoonful at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Mix in vanilla extract if using.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
- Pipe small mounds or swirls onto baking sheet to form bear faces.
- Press in candy eyes and a mini chocolate chip or gel dot for the nose.
- Attach ears using meringue dots, marshmallows, or candy melts.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry to the touch.
- Turn off oven and let meringues cool inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
Notes
- Tint the meringue with food coloring for colorful variations.
- Add peppermint or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Dust with edible glitter or powdered sugar after baking for sparkle.
- Store in a dry place to prevent meringues from becoming sticky.
- Avoid refrigeration or freezing to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue kiss
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
