Light, airy, and festively adorable—these Christmas Tree Meringues are the perfect holiday treat! Crisp on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, and delightfully shaped like mini trees, they’re ideal for cookie swaps, edible gifts, or a magical touch to your Christmas dessert table. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free and made with just a few pantry staples.
Christmas Tree Meringues Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In clean bowl, whisk egg whites on medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
- Increase to high speed and gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time until stiff, glossy peaks form, 8-10 minutes total.
- Gently fold in vanilla and green food coloring with spatula until just combined.
- Transfer to piping bag with large star tip. Pipe tree shapes by starting with wide base and spiraling upward in decreasing circles to create point at top.
- Bake 1 hour 30 minutes without opening oven door until completely dry and crisp.
- Turn off oven, leave door slightly open, and cool completely inside for 30 minutes before removing.
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