Festive Meringue Christmas Trees
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 3 hours + standing
YIELD: about 26 meringues
These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for the perfect treat to get you into the Christmas spirit. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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3 large egg whites
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1-1/2 teaspoons clear or regular vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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Dash salt
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2/3 cup sugar
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Green food coloring
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Assorted sprinkles
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Star nonpareils
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Confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions
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1.
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
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2.
Preheat oven to 200°. Add vanilla, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Tint with green food coloring and mix thoroughly.
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3.
Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a large #828 open star tip. Transfer meringue to bag. Pipe 2-in.-diameter tree shapes 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets; top with sprinkles and a star nonpareil.
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4.
Bake until firm to the touch, about 3 hours. Turn off oven and open door all the way; leave meringues in oven until cool. Remove meringues from parchment. If desired, sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
1 meringue: 23 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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