Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies are the PERFECT Christmas Tree Cookies! Meringue Christmas Tree Cookies are a light and airy cookie, with an amazing light almond flavor.
Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
One of my favorite cookies to make are meringue cookies. They seem a little bit scary at first, but once you make them the first time you are going to be hooked too I promise!
I love these Christmas Tree Cookies because they are so festive and fun! They look totally adorable on the Christmas dessert table too!
Looking for more meringue cookies? Check these out!
- Peppermint Meringue Cookies
- Peppermint Candy Cane Meringue Cookies
- Vanilla Meringue Cookies
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Meringue Cookies
- Strawberry Meringue Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
- Easter Forgotten Cookies
Christmas Tree Cookies
When I am making holiday treats I love to get as festive as I can. But in all honesty my time is limited and so I go with the easy to make, less time consuming treats. Thankfully there are quite a few easy Christmas tree desserts that are perfect for the Christmas dessert table.
Looking for more easy Christmas Tree Desserts? Check these out!
- Christmas Tree Oreos
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
- Rice Krispie Christmas Trees
- Christmas Tree Marshmallow Pops
How Long do Meringue Cookies Last?
When stored in an air tight container, away from heat these sugar free cookies will last for 2 weeks. They will keep in the freezer for up to one month.
How do you know when Meringues are done?
Meringue cookies are cooked on low heat for a long period of time. You know they are done when you can easily remove them from the baking sheet. You want to make sure they do not get brown and look like they have been baked at all, which is why you will cook them on a low heat for a long period of time.
How do you Store Meringue Cookies?
Store meringue cookies in an airtight container away from any heat or moisture. It is VERY important that you allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them.
If it is summer time, or your house is kept at a warm temperature it is best to store them in the fridge.
How to Freeze Meringue Cookies
If you are not going to be eating the cookies right away one thing you can do is freeze meringue cookies. It is important that you carefully defrost them, as they will get softened if you are not careful and they get any moisture.
After the meringue cookies are completely cooled from being in the oven, put them in an airtight container and place them in the fridge for a few hours.
After they have been in the fridge for a few hours bringing down the temperature even more, move the container of cookies from the fridge to the freezer.
I find it best to use a shallow plastic container, place a layer of meringue cookies and then place a piece of parchment paper on top of the layer of cookies and then another layer of cookies. You do not want to cram the cookies into the container, you want them to not get squished in the container.
How long can Meringue Cookies be frozen
Meringue cookies will keep in the freezer for up to one month when stored properly.
Why Did my Meringues crack?
If you find that your meringue cookies have cracked it is because they were cooled to quickly. Leave the meringue cookies in the oven after they are done baking with the oven turned off to slow the cooling process and this will stop the cookies from cracking.
Tips for Making Meringue Christmas Tree Cookies
Do NOT open the oven while baking. I know it is tempting to open the oven when cookies are baking to check on them. When making meringue cookies it is important that you leave the oven closed after you put the cookies in while they bake.
Do not let the bowl touch the water. When you are making meringue cookies you are going be using a pot of simmering water and placing your mixer bowl on top of it so the heat from the water heats the egg whites, monk fruit, and tartar but it is very important that the water does not touch the bowl you are mixing everything in does not touch the water.
Line the baking sheets. I know sometimes when I am making cookies I try to avoid this step only because I am being lazy, however this is one cookie recipe where you need to line to the cookie sheet with either a silicon mat or parchment paper.
How to Pipe Meringue Cookies to Look like Christmas Tress
You will need a pastry bag and an Open Star Piping Tip.
Holding your pastry bag about a quarter inch off the sheet pan, pressing out the meringue while swirling your wrist so it makes a tree shape.
You will want to move your wrist in a circular motion to make the Christmas Tree, having the base of the tree be thicker then the top of the tree. After making the base of the tree, pull the bag straight up to create a tip on each cookie. I find it best when the trees are about 1.2 – 2 inches tall. Keep about 1 inch space between each Christmas tree cookie on the baking sheet.
Meringue Cookies ingredients:
- 4 eggs whites
- 1 cup sugar
- pinch of tartar
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract
- non pareil sprinkles
- green gel food coloring
Meringue Cookies directions:
Line to bake sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat. Preheat your oven to 175 degrees F.
Combine the sugar, egg whites and tartar in the bowl from your mixer over (making sure your bowl is not touching the water) simmering water. Constantly whisk the egg whites until the sugar has dissolved.
Attach the whisk attachment on a stand mixer or a hand held mixture, slowly beat egg mixture. Add in vanilla extract and any food coloring . Slowly increase the speed and continue to beat mixture until stiff peaks have almost formed.
Mixture is ready when whisk attachment dipped into mixture leaves a curled but stiff peak when removed. Place a medium star piping tip into the pastry bag and fill the bag with the meringue.
Holding your pastry bag about a quarter inch off the sheet pan, pressing out the meringue while swirling your wrist so it makes a tree shape. Pull the bag straight up to create a tip on each cookie.
Bake for 2 hours, then turn off oven and leave the door slightly ajar for meringues to cool down with the oven. Store meringue cookies in an airtight container away from any heat or moisture.
More Christmas Cookies you will love!
- Reindeer Poop Christmas Cookies
- Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- M&M’s Christmas Cookies
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
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Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 eggs whites
- 1 cup sugar
- pinch of tartar
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract
- non pareil sprinkles
- red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Line to bake sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat. Preheat your oven to 175 degrees F.
- Combine the sugar, egg whites and tartar in the bowl from your mixer over (making sure your bowl is not touching the water) simmering water. Constantly whisk the egg whites until the sugar has dissolved.
- Attach the whisk attachment on a stand mixer or a hand held mixture, slowly beat egg mixture. Add in vanilla extract and any food coloring . Slowly increase the speed and continue to beat mixture until stiff peaks have almost formed.
- Mixture is ready when whisk attachment dipped into mixture leaves a curled but stiff peak when removed. Place a medium star piping tip into the pastry bag and fill the bag with the meringue.
- Holding your pastry bag about a quarter inch off the sheet pan, pressing out the meringue while swirling your wrist so it makes a tree shape. Pull the bag straight up to create a tip on each cookie.
- Bake for 2 hours, then turn off oven and leave the door slightly ajar for meringues to cool down with the oven. Store meringue cookies in an airtight container away from any heat or moisture.
We have a lot of tasty Christmas cookie recipes, so make sure you check out the 12 days of Christmas cookies and the Best Christmas Cookie Recipes. Looking for more Christmas fun? Check out these Christmas Treats kids will love and Fun Kids Christmas crafts!
Comments & Reviews
farrah says
I made these but they’re so sticky. I’m used to meringues being crunchy. Did I do something wrong?
Stephanie says
They needed to cook longer it sounds.
Stephanie says
It could be that you have higher humidity or made them a little too big.