Create a magical holiday treat with these adorable Meringue Christmas Tree Cookies! Light, crisp, and beautifully decorated, they’re perfect for sharing or decorating your holiday table.
Ingredients
For the Meringue:
4 large egg whites (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Green food coloring (optional)
For Decoration:
Edible glitter, sprinkles, or sugar stars
Optional: Sugar cookies or biscuit bases for stability
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Meringue
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat Egg Whites: In a clean, grease-free mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Increase speed to high and beat until the meringue is glossy with stiff peaks.
Add Flavor and Color: Gently fold in vanilla extract and green food coloring until evenly combined.Step 2: Pipe the Trees
Prepare Piping Bag: Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Create Tree Shapes: Pipe layered circles of meringue on the parchment-lined baking sheet, stacking smaller layers to create a cone-shaped tree.Step 3: Decorate
Add Decorations: Before baking, sprinkle the meringue trees with edible glitter, sprinkles, or add a star decoration at the top.Step 4: Bake
Bake Slowly: Bake the meringues for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until they are completely dry and crisp. Cool Gradually: Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely, preventing cracks.Optional: Assemble with Cookie Bases
If you’d like added stability, attach each meringue tree to a sugar cookie base using melted white chocolate or royal icing.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Display or Gift: Arrange the meringue trees on a festive platter, or package them in decorative gift boxes for a sweet holiday surprise.Decoration Ideas:
Snowy Effect: Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy look.
Ornaments: Add tiny red candies or dollops of colored icing to mimic tree ornaments.
Shimmering Touch: Use edible gold or silver dust for extra sparkle.
Recipe Tips:
Clean Tools: Ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of grease for the best meringue results.
Storage: Store meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Details:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 1 ½ to 2 hours
Yield: ~12 meringue trees
Calories: ~50 per tree
These Meringue Christmas Tree Cookies are delicate, festive, and irresistibly charming—a perfect addition to your holiday festivities! 
