Christmas Tree and Wreath Meringue Cookies
Christmas Tree and Wreath Meringue Cookies are fun and beautifully festive! A light crunch on the outside, with a slightly chewy, airy center. Delightful!
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites room temperature
- dash salt
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- green food coloring
- sprinkles
Instructions
- 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.
- 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 completely.
- Store in a dry, airtight container.