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Easy Meringue Christmas Trees

Light, airy Christmas tree-shaped meringue cookies perfect for festive holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring as needed
  • holiday sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping bag with star tip
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract and green gel food coloring.
  5. Pipe tree shapes onto baking sheets using a star tip.
  6. Decorate with sprinkles and edible stars if desired.
  7. Bake for 90 minutes, then cool completely in oven.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for best texture.