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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
Description
Meringue cookies are festive, fun, and very easy to make! They are light as air and melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
Instructions
Separate the eggs
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Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks.
Make sure no yolk gets into the whites, and use a clean, grease-free bowl (preferably metal or glass).
Weigh the sugar
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Measure 100g of sugar.
Make the meringue
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In a mixing bowl, begin beating the egg whites on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer.
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Once bubbles form, start gradually adding the sugar in 2–3 portions.
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Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form — the mixture should hold its shape when the whisk is lifted.
Do not overbeat; stop when the meringue is glossy and thick.
Add color
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Near the end of whipping, add a drop or two of green food coloring.
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Gently mix until the color is evenly distributed. You can also swirl in some shimmer or different shades of green if desired.
Pipe and decorate
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Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
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Pipe tree shapes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Use various food coloring to create colorful trees
Bake low and slow
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Bake in a preheated oven at 100°C (212°F) for about 2 hours.
The goal is to dry them out rather than brown them. Once done, turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and let them cool inside to prevent cracking and moisture absorption.
Nutrition Facts
- 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.
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