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Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies Recipe

Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

Delightful Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies Recipe, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • green gel food colouring a few drops
  • sprinkles for decorating

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy.
  3. Sprinkle in one spoonful of sugar at a time, mixing well after each addition until stiff peaks form.
  4. Add a few drops of green gel food colouring to the meringue and mix gently until evenly combined.
  5. Transfer the coloured meringue into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe three dollops on top of each other to form a tree shape. Decorate with sprinkles.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the sides are dry and the bottoms easily peel away from the parchment.
  7. After baking, turn off the oven and cool the meringues inside overnight or let them cool for about an hour with the oven door cracked.
  8. Store the meringue Christmas trees in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 0.3g

Notes

These cookies are a delightful treat for the holidays, sure to please and impress guests.

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