Description
Light, airy, and festive, these meringue cookies are piped into Christmas tree shapes and baked to crisp perfection. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays, or a decorative dessert tower, they can be decorated with sprinkles, chocolate, or edible glitter for a magical festive touch.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (makes ~20 small trees):
For the Meringue:
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional, for extra stability)
Green food coloring (optional, for tree color)
For Decoration:
Mini chocolate chips or pearls
Edible glitter or sanding sugar
Colored sprinkles
Melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Meringue
Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
Add cream of tartar (if using). Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while increasing speed to high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Beat in vanilla extract and a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
Step 2: Pipe the Trees
Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Pipe mounds in a stacked tree shape: start with a small star at the top, then larger stars in concentric layers beneath.
Step 3: Bake
Bake at 200°F (95°C) for 1.5–2 hours, until the meringues are dry and crisp.
Turn off oven and leave meringues inside to cool completely for best texture.
Step 4: Decorate
Once cooled, add sprinkles, mini chocolate “ornaments,” or drizzle with melted chocolate.
Dust lightly with edible glitter for a snowy effect.
Notes
Stability Tip: Use room-temperature egg whites for better volume.
Mini Version: Pipe small 1–2 inch trees for bite-sized cookies.
Make Ahead: Meringues can be baked up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baked / Piped / Decorated
- Cuisine: American / Holiday