Christmas Meringues
Wonderfully festive and every bit as delicious as they are beautiful, these Christmas Meringues are a unique addition to your holiday cookie tray.
Recipe - Stillwater Wine & Spirits
Christmas Meringues
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings42
Cook Time55 Minutes
Ingredients
4 egg whites, room temperature
2 tsp almond extract
½ tsp cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
Betty Crocker Green Gel Food Color
Directions
- Heat oven to 275°F. Combine eggs, extract, and cream of tartar in bowl. Beat on low, scraping sides often, until foamy. Beat on high, gradually adding 2 tablespoons sugar at a time for 2-3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form and sugar is almost dissolved. Stir in food color.
- Place meringue in pastry bag fitted with large star tip (no. 8). Pipe onto parchment-lined cookie sheets forming 2-inch wreaths; decorate with sprinkles. Bake 25 minutes. Without opening oven, reduce to 250°F and continue baking 23-27 minutes, or until edges are set.
30 minutes
Prep Time
55 minutes
Cook Time
42
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 42 servings
Directions
- Heat oven to 275°F. Combine eggs, extract, and cream of tartar in bowl. Beat on low, scraping sides often, until foamy. Beat on high, gradually adding 2 tablespoons sugar at a time for 2-3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form and sugar is almost dissolved. Stir in food color.
- Place meringue in pastry bag fitted with large star tip (no. 8). Pipe onto parchment-lined cookie sheets forming 2-inch wreaths; decorate with sprinkles. Bake 25 minutes. Without opening oven, reduce to 250°F and continue baking 23-27 minutes, or until edges are set.