Delightful Tree Meringue Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Discover the enchanting Tree Meringue Cookies that celebrate the holidays with their airy texture and festive design.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 20kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- electric mixer
- Piping bag
- Star tip
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Meringue
- 3 large Egg Whites Fresh, at room temperature
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid substitutions
- 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Essential for stabilization
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can be swapped with almond extract
- 1 tsp Green Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid colorings
For Decoration
- Sprinkles/Edible Glitter Optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites in a clean mixing bowl using medium speed until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on high until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Mix in vanilla and green gel food coloring, stirring gently just to combine.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, stacking layers.
- Optional: Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter.
- Bake for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cookies sit inside for another hour without opening the door.
- Cool completely before removing from parchment, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Avoid humidity to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sugar: 5g