Tree Meringue Cookies: The Best Festive Delight for Your Table
Tree Meringue Cookies: A Festive Delight for Your Holiday Table
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- green food coloring
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing gently.
- Divide the meringue into separate bowls and color with green food coloring.
- Pipe small tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 90 minutes or until the meringues are dry and crisp.
- Allow to cool completely before adding chocolate chips as ornaments.
Notes
- Ensure all equipment is grease-free for the meringue to whip properly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg