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Tree Meringue Cookies – Light, Crisp, and Festive

Light and Festive Tree Meringue Cookies to Sweeten Your Holidays

Delightful Tree Meringue Cookies that are light, crisp, and gluten-free, perfect for adding festive flair to your holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Let reach room temperature for optimal whipping.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Substitute with a dash of lemon juice if needed.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Add gradually to maintain meringue stability.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best flavor.
For the Sugar Cookie Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Foundation of your cookie base.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cookies rise slightly.
  • 1/2 cup Butter For dairy-free options, use coconut oil or a vegan substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 large Egg Can use flax egg as a vegan alternative.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • piping bag
  • Star Tip

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Gather your mixing equipment, ensuring everything is clean and grease-free.
Whisk Egg Whites
  1. In a large bowl, add room-temperature egg whites and whip on medium speed until frothy.
Add Stabilizer
  1. Introduce cream of tartar and continue beating until fully incorporated.
Sweeten
  1. Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing, increasing speed to high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Flavoring
  1. Gently fold in vanilla extract with a spatula without deflating the meringue.
Pipe Meringues
  1. Transfer meringue mixture to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake
  1. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until firm to the touch.
Cool
  1. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing cookies to cool completely inside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 8mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze unbaked meringue piped shapes on a tray until solid, then transfer to an airtight bag for up to 2 months.

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