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Christmas Tree and Wreath Meringue Cookies

December 14, 2017 by Stephanie Brubaker 9 Comments

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Christmas Tree and Wreath Meringue Cookies

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Christmas Tree and Wreath Meringue Cookies
Serves 30
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 1 hour, 45 minutes
Total time 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites (room temp)
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • green food coloring
  • sprinkles

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 225*
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
While continuing to mix, slowly add sugar until dissolved and mixture is thick with stiff peaks.
Mix in vanilla and 4 drops green food coloring.
Step 2
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Using a star tip, pipe circles to make wreaths.
Pipe in a swirling circular motion to make trees. Start with a larger circle on the bottom, then a smaller one on top of that, then a smaller one until desired look is achieved.
Add sprinkles and bake for 45 minutes.
Turn off oven and leave them undisturbed for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Store in a dry, airtight container.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Holiday, Recipes Tagged With: christmas tree cookies, christmas wreath cookie recipe, easy meringue cookie recipe, how to make meringues, pretty Christmas cookies

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Comments

  1. Mary Ellen says

    December 23, 2017 at 5:45 am

    Where did you get the little holly leaves and bows that you used for decorations?

    Reply
  2. Natalie says

    December 15, 2017 at 10:17 am

    What a cute idea for Christmas! Can’t wait to try it 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      December 15, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! Hope you love them 🙂

      Reply
  3. Deb says

    December 15, 2017 at 5:33 am

    These are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      December 15, 2017 at 7:16 am

      Thank you Deb!

      Reply
  4. Phyllis says

    December 14, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    Hey Girl———-HOW MANY EGG WHITES WILL WE NEED……FOR THE MERINGUES….ALSO CAN I USE MERINGUE PWD……AND THE QUALTITY”

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      December 14, 2017 at 11:03 pm

      Hi Phyllis! You will need 2 egg whites for these meringues. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Love the meringue recipe however how many egg whites are needed?thanks

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      December 14, 2017 at 11:03 pm

      Hi Laura! You will need 2 egg whites for this recipe 🙂

      Reply

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