Description
Festive Christmas tree & wreath meringue cookies bring holiday cheer to sweet celebrations. Light and airy swirls of green and red create delightful seasonal treats you’ll love sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Decorative Elements:
- Gel food coloring (green, red, or white)
- Assorted sprinkles (red, green, silver, gold stars)
Instructions
- Whip egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean, dry mixing bowl until foamy and soft peaks emerge, creating a light, airy base for the delicate holiday treats.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating at high speed to ensure smooth, glossy meringue with stiff, elegant peaks that hold their shape perfectly.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, blending carefully to maintain the meringue’s delicate structure and enhance the subtle flavor profile.
- Divide the pristine white meringue into separate bowls, applying gel food coloring to create festive green and white hues reminiscent of Christmas trees and winter landscapes.
- Carefully transfer tinted meringue into piping bags fitted with decorative star tips, preparing to craft intricate tree and wreath designs.
- Pipe delicate tree shapes and circular wreaths onto parchment-lined baking sheets, using gentle, consistent pressure to create precise, elegant holiday-themed cookies.
- Position the baking sheets in a low-temperature oven, allowing the meringues to dry and crisp slowly for 1½–2 hours, creating a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Once baking is complete, turn off the oven and allow cookies to cool completely inside, ensuring a crisp, delicate finish.
- Add festive flair by adorning the cooled meringues with sparkling sprinkles and edible glitter, transforming them into whimsical holiday decorations.
Notes
- Make sure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume and stability.
- Use a clean, grease-free bowl to ensure egg whites whip properly without deflating.
- Avoid adding sugar too quickly, which can cause grainy or weepy meringues that won’t hold their shape.
- Store these delicate cookies in an airtight container away from humidity to maintain their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 47
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg