Christmas Meringue Cookies Recipe
These Christmas Meringue Cookies are light, airy, and perfect for the holiday season. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create beautiful and delicious treats that are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 40 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Egg White Mixture:
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Additions:
- Red or green gel food coloring
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meringue: In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add color: Fold in food coloring if desired for a festive touch.
- Pipe the cookies: Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe mounds onto baking sheets, adding sprinkles if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 1 ½ hours, then turn off the oven and let the cookies cool inside to dry completely.
Notes
- Store meringue cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Avoid making on humid days as moisture can soften the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
