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Tree Meringue Cookies – Light, Crisp, and Festive

Tree Meringue Cookies – Light, Crisp, and Festive Delights

Tree Meringue Cookies are light, crisp, and festive treats, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Experiment with different extracts
For the Base
  • 12 cookies Sugar Cookies Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gently add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add granulated sugar, one spoonful at a time, while beating on high until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Fold in vanilla extract carefully to not deflate the meringue.
  6. Pipe the meringue onto the sugar cookie bases in a tree shape.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours until firm and dry to touch.
  8. Turn off the oven, leave cookies inside with door ajar for 1 hour to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Ensure all utensils are grease-free for the best results. Gradually adding sugar helps stabilize the meringue. Watch baking time closely to prevent stickiness.

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