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Tree Meringue Cookies

Tree Meringue Cookies: Sweet, Festive Delights to Impress

Tree Meringue Cookies are light, airy, and a delightful sweet treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 3 large Egg Whites Fresh, room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Essential for stability
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond/peppermint extract
For Decorating (Optional)
  • Edible Glitter For captivating shimmer
  • Colored Sugar For extra festive color

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • piping bag
  • Star Tip
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Spoon the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe tree shapes onto the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours until the cookies dry out completely.
  7. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies to cool inside for an additional hour.
  8. Decorate with edible glitter or colored sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months. Avoid making them on humid days for best results.

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