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Polar Bear Meringue Kisses

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Polar bear meringue kisses are light, crisp vanilla meringue cookies decorated to look like adorable polar bear faces. With candy eyes and marshmallow ears, they’re perfect for winter cookie trays, festive baking, or gifting during the holiday season.

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
  • Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
  • Mini marshmallows or white chocolate chips (for ears)
  • Pink or red edible gel or sprinkles (for nose or cheeks)
  • Optional: melted chocolate or edible black marker for details

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar (or lemon juice) until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Beat in vanilla extract. Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  5. Pipe small, round mounds onto prepared baking sheet for bear faces.
  6. Press mini chocolate chips into each mound for eyes. Add halved mini marshmallows or white chocolate chips for ears.
  7. Bake for 1 hour or until dry and crisp. Turn off oven and let meringues cool inside for 1 more hour.
  8. Once cool, add nose and cheeks using edible gel, melted chocolate, or edible marker.

Notes

  • Add a drop of food coloring for pastel bear meringues.
  • Use peppermint extract instead of vanilla for a minty version.
  • Decorate with candy pearls or black sesame seeds for eye variations.
  • Store in a dry, airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Do not refrigerate or freeze—moisture ruins the texture.

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