Description
Delightful tree-shaped meringue cookies that are light, airy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (or superfine sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, using a little bit of meringue to glue the edges down.
- In a clean bowl, start whipping the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add cream of tartar.
- Once soft peaks form, slowly add granulated sugar for proper dissolution.
- Once the meringue reaches stiff peaks, gently fold in the vanilla extract and food coloring if desired.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, creating tree shapes.
- Bake for one hour, or until completely dry and crisp. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool gradually.
- Once cool, gently remove the meringues from the parchment paper.
Notes
Ensure all equipment is grease-free for optimal whipping of egg whites. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meringue, cookies, dessert, sweets, baking