Description
Imagine delicate little Christmas trees — crisp on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth soft inside, sparkling like fresh snow. That’s exactly what these Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies are. Light, airy, sweet, and festive to the core, these cookies are not just treats — they’re tiny edible ornaments for your dessert table.
Ingredients
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cream of tartar (essential for stability)
Gel food coloring (optional — green for trees!)
Edible glitter or festive sprinkles
Star sprinkles or edible stars
🎀 Optional for Presentation:
Round cookies (sugar cookies or store-bought shortbread)
Icing or melted chocolate (for sticking the tree on)
Nothing complicated — just simple ingredients + a little patience = Christmas magic.
Instructions
Let’s walk through the process, step by step.
1. Prep Your Workspace
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Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C)
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
2. Whip the Meringue
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Beat egg whites until foamy
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Add cream of tartar
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Beat to soft peaks
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Gradually add sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form
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Add vanilla + food coloring and mix to combine
📌 You’ll know it’s ready when the meringue holds a peak that doesn’t collapse and is glossy and smooth.
3. Pipe the Trees
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Fit your piping bag with a large star tip
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Start piping on parchment: swirl from bottom to top in a stacked motion
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Leave 1 inch between each tree
Don’t worry if they’re not identical — that’s the charm!