Best Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
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A secret present for family and friends will bring festive spirit to your home

Christmas time! Winter has a special charm. Meringue cookies are festive, fun, and very easy to make! They are light as air and melt in your mouth.

Christmas spreads coziness and warmth no matter how cold it is.

What is meringue?

Meringue is a sweet and delicate dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar. It is known for its light and airy texture, resembling fluffy clouds. Meringue can be used as a standalone dessert, pie topping, or as a base for other treats like pavlova. It can be flavored with various extracts, such as vanilla or almond, and can be shaped into different forms before baking, like nests or cookies. The combination of its sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth consistency makes meringue a delightful treat during the festive season or any time of the year.

What if meringue is chewy?

If your meringue turns out chewy instead of light and airy, there could be a few possible reasons for it. Here are some things to consider:

1. Overbeating the egg whites: Beating the egg whites for too long or at too high a speed can result in a chewy meringue. Try beating the egg whites until soft peaks form, with a glossy texture, rather than beating them until they become stiff and dry.

2. Insufficient baking time: Meringues need a relatively low and slow baking process to dry out and become crispy. If you remove them from the oven too soon, they may still be chewy. Make sure to bake them at a low temperature for a longer period, until they are completely dry and crisp.

3. Humidity and moisture: High humidity can prevent meringues from fully drying out during the baking process, resulting in a chewy texture. Be sure to bake them on a dry day, and avoid storing them in a humid environment.

4. Sugar not fully dissolved: Ensure that the sugar is completely dissolved in the egg whites while whisking. If the sugar granules are not fully dissolved, it can lead to a chewy texture in the final product.

By adjusting these factors, you should be able to achieve the light and airy texture that meringues are known for. Enjoy your delicious meringue treats!

Best Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 2 hour Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Cooking Temp: 100  °C Calories: 8

Description

Meringue cookies are festive, fun, and very easy to make!

They are light as air and melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Separate the eggs to the egg white and egg yolk.

  2. Weigh the sugar.

  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar just until they achieve stiff peaks.

    Put the vanilla extract for flavor. [optional]
  4. When you are almost finished, add the color.

  5. Pipe and decorate trees.

  6. Bake for 2 hours at 100°C.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 70

Servings 0.98


Amount Per Serving
Calories 8kcal
% Daily Value *
Sodium 1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can make shapes easily using a piping bag.

Keywords: meringue, christmas cookies, dessert

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