Description
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies. These whimsical treats, shaped like festive trees, are light and airy, melting in your mouth with each delightful bite. Vibrantly colored and adorned with sprinkles, they bring a charming touch to any dessert table and are perfect for sharing at gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
- Assorted sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing at high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a spatula. Divide into bowls and mix in food coloring as desired.
- Transfer colored meringue into piping bags fitted with star tips, then pipe tree shapes onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until dry but not browned. Turn off the oven and let cool inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies (20g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg