Description
Light and airy meringue cookies shaped like Christmas trees, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until stiff, glossy peaks form. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide the meringue into two bowls. Leave one bowl white. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the other bowl and mix until evenly colored.
- Fill piping bags with the white and green meringue. Pipe cone shapes onto the prepared baking sheets for the trees.
- Decorate the piped meringue with sprinkles.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meringues are dry and crisp. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar.
Notes
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are completely free of grease for best results.
- Store cooled meringues in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 120 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American