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Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

Delightful, festive meringue cookies shaped like Christmas trees, adorned with colorful holiday sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 30
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 3 large large egg whites Fresh, room-temperature egg whites provide the perfect foundation for fluffy meringues.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sugar stabilizes the meringue and adds sweetness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Helps achieve perfect peaks and stability.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a warm, comforting flavor.
  • green gel food coloring Transforms the meringues into beautiful Christmas trees.
Decorations
  • holiday sprinkles Use a mix of colors and shapes to mimic tinsel and ornaments on the trees.
  • powdered sugar for dusting Adds a snowy finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking continuously and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the vanilla extract and green gel food coloring until combined.
  5. Pipe small tree shapes onto the baking sheet using a star-shaped piping tip.
  6. Top with holiday sprinkles before baking.
Baking
  1. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, then turn off the oven, allowing the cookies to cool completely inside.
Serving
  1. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are clean. Use an electric mixer for faster results. You can substitute some granulated sugar with stevia or other suitable sweeteners.