Description
Light and festive Tree Meringue Cookies made with whipped egg whites, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. These holiday cookies are crisp, gluten-free, low-calorie, and perfect for gifting or dessert platters. Learn how to make easy Christmas meringue trees that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
3 large egg whites
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Green gel food coloring, a few drops
Sprinkles or edible glitter, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
3. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
4. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until glossy stiff peaks form (5 to 7 minutes).
5. Add vanilla and green food coloring, beating briefly to incorporate.
6. Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
7. Pipe tall tree shapes on the baking sheet.
8. Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter, if desired.
9. Bake for 90 minutes. Then turn off the oven and let cookies dry inside for 1 hour.
10. Remove once cooled and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use gel food coloring to maintain meringue texture.
Avoid humid environments to keep cookies crisp.
Do not open the oven during baking or cooling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Holiday, Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 23
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg