Tree Meringue Cookies
Delightful, air-filled, and vibrant green meringue cookies shaped like miniature Christmas trees, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and a few drops of green food coloring.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe tree shapes onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until dry and easily lifted from parchment.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with sprinkles.
Notes
For added stability, let egg whites reach room temperature before whipping. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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