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Easy Festive Meringue Wreath Cookies for Holiday Baking
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Easy Festive Meringue Wreath Cookies for Holiday Baking

Delight in the festive spirit with these Easy Festive Meringue Wreath Cookies for Holiday Baking, a charming treat that’s perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 20

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 1 dash salt
  • 0.5 tsp cream of tartar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • green food coloring as desired
  • sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • pipette or piping bag
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 225°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  3. While continuing to mix, slowly add sugar until dissolved and mixture is thick with stiff peaks.
  4. Mix in vanilla and 4 drops of green food coloring.
  5. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  6. Using a star tip, pipe circles to make wreaths.
  7. Pipe in a swirling circular motion to make trees, starting with a larger circle on the bottom and working to smaller ones on top.
  8. Add sprinkles and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Turn off oven and leave them undisturbed for 1 hour.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  11. Store in a dry, airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 5mgSugar: 5g

Notes

Consider adding peppermint extract or crushed candy canes for a festive twist. Store cookies in an airtight container and re-crisp in a low oven if necessary.

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