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Christmas Tree Cookies

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Light, airy, and festive meringue cookies piped into charming Christmas trees, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 4 egg whites at room temp
  • 1 Cup granulated sugar
  • pinch cream of tartar
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
  • green gel food coloring
  • multi color sprinkles
  • star sprinkles
  • frosting of your choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. Place egg whites, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer.
  3. Place the bowl over a pot of gently boiling water on the stove.
  4. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and no granules are visible.
  5. Remove the bowl from the heat.
  6. Whisk in the almond extract.
  7. Attach the whisk attachment to the stand mixer.
  8. Mix on medium-high speed until the egg whites become bright white but are still runny.
  9. Add green gel food coloring, starting with a few drops, until desired color is reached.
  10. Continue to beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  11. Place the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  12. Pipe cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  13. Make cookies approximately 1 inch in width and 2 inches high.
  14. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  15. Sprinkle the multi-color sprinkles over the piped cookies.
  16. Bake for 2 hours.
  17. After 2 hours, turn off the oven.
  18. Open the oven door slightly.
  19. Let the cookies sit in the oven for an additional 2 hours to cool and dry completely.
  20. Once cooled, place a star sprinkle on top of each cookie with a tiny dab of frosting.
  21. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature for best whipping results.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without adding excess moisture.
Do not open the oven door during the baking and cooling process to prevent cracking.
Meringues are sensitive to humidity, so store them in an airtight container once completely cooled.

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