Tree Meringue Cookies – Light, Crisp & Festive Holiday Treats
Tree meringue cookies are crisp, airy confections shaped like mini Christmas trees — perfect for festive dessert tables and edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Bake Time: 2 hours Cool Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24–30 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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3 large egg whites, room temperature
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ tsp cream of tartar (or 1 tsp lemon juice)
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½ tsp vanilla or peppermint extract
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Green gel food coloring (optional)
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Sprinkles or edible pearls, for decoration
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°F (90°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Beat egg whites until frothy, then add cream of tartar or lemon juice.
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Increase speed and gradually add sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
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Add extract and food coloring; mix gently until uniform.
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Pipe tall tree shapes onto baking sheets using a star tip.
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Decorate with sprinkles or sugar pearls.
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Bake for 1½–2 hours, then turn off oven and let cool inside for 1 hour.
Notes
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Avoid baking on humid days.
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Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
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Do not refrigerate or freeze.