Christmas Tree Meringues
Christmas Tree Meringues are whimsical and festive treats that bring holiday cheer to any gathering. These airy, light-as-a-cloud confections shaped like miniature Christmas trees are adorned with vibrant green frosting and sparkling sprinkles. Perfect for sharing at Christmas parties or cozy family get-togethers, they evoke joyful memories of baking with loved ones and are sure to impress guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meringues 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (for decorating)
- Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar while mixing on high until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and green food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside to maintain their shape.
- Once cooled, decorate each tree with buttercream frosting and embellish with edible glitter or sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue (15g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg