Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

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It’s time to put up the Christmas tree – in meringue form! These Christmas tree meringue cookies are impressive and delicious.

If you really enjoy making holiday cookies, then make some Christmas tree Linzer cookies next! They are traditional cookies with a lovely green color.

Christmas tree meringue cookies recipe.

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I love baking meringue cookies, especially during the holiday season. One time I made these “Melted Snowmen.” They remain one of my favorite recipes of all time, next to these meringue cookies!

Decorating Meringue Cookies

I love decorating meringue cookies because the possibilities are endless. You can make them any size, height, etc. Plus, with the right food coloring, you can tint them in whatever shade you wish. I love the green tint to these Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies – they’re just SO perfect and make me feel incredibly festive.

Green meringue cookies shaped like Christmas trees

How To Make Meringue Cookies

I have all the steps in an easy and printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, I wanted to share a quick list of what you’ll need before you begin.

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Ingredients Needed

All the exact amounts you need are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here is a quick list of what you need to get from the store.

Christmas tree meringue cookies and red beads

What Are Meringue Cookies

There are a ton of different ways to make meringue cookies. In the simplest form, they are made with egg whites, sugar, and flavoring.

My list of ingredients is a bit longer than that – and each ingredient has a specific job. Keep reading and I’ll explain more about what each thing does and how to get the perfect little Christmas trees out of them.

Tips on Making Meringue Cookies

Here are a few tips on how to perfect your meringue cookies. If you think you’ve already got this, scroll down to the printable recipe card. Please leave any questions in the comments – I’m happy to answer them.

Green Meringue cookies that look like Christmas trees

Keep The House Cool

Be sure the house isn’t humid when you whip-up a batch. Meringue batter thrives off a cooler climate. I like to make these when I am not baking other cookies in the oven.

Bake At A Low Temperature

It’s best to bake these at a low temperature for a longer period of time (as opposed to a high temperature for a shorter time). Be patient. They really do take 2 hours to bake. If you rush them, they won’t stabilize or turn out very well.

Easy Christmas meringues.

Use A Stabilizer

Lemon juice or cream of tartar is a key ingredient for meringue. They act as stabilizers. This is how to get the meringue to stand up like Christmas trees.

Six Green Meringue Cookies

Add Sugar Slowly

Pour in the granulated sugar slowly and surely. You’ll want the meringue batter to build up. If you add the sugar too quickly, it might make the meringue fall or have the incorrect texture.

A close-up of Meringue Cookies that look like Christmas trees

Use A Stand Mixer

A stand mixer is ideal to make meringue since you’ll need to mix it for at least 10 minutes.

Check out our recipe below to make the cutest Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies. Your family will be blown away with how professional they look!

Christmas tree meringue cookies
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Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

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These Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies are a realstunner – and will complete any holiday dessert table! They’re unique andeye-catching. Your guests will surely love these sweet treats!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:2 hours
Resting Time In Oven:30 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 45 minutes

SERVINGS

12

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Eggs whites from 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ tsp lemon juice or cream of tartar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp green gel food coloring
  • Gold sprinkles
  • 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Using a stand electric mixer, start beating egg whites and lemon juice on slow speed.
  • Slowly add granulated sugar and increase mixer’s speed to high. Beat for at least 10 minutes or until stiff peaks start to form.
  • Add green gel food coloring and mix until meringue batter is completely tinted.
  • Scoop meringue into a piping bag with Wilton round piping tip #8 attached. Pipe out Christmas tree shapes, starting with a base of about 1 ½ inches in diameter, then working your way up, to a thinner, cone-shaped tree, about 2 ½ inches in size.
  • Top off each meringue cookie with a gold sprinkle.
  • Bake for 2 hours. Once time is up, turn off the heat and keep the cookies in the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, christmas cookies, christmas trees, holidays, meringue, meringue cookies,
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 35kcal
How to make Christmas tree meringue cookies.

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