Festive Meringue Christmas Trees
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons clear or regular vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Dash salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- Green food coloring
- Assorted sprinkles
- Star nonpareils
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 200u0b0. In a large bowl, add egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar and salt; 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.
- 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
- ; top with sprinkles and a star nonpareil.
- 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.
egg whites, clear, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, green food coloring, sprinkles, nonpareils, confectioners
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/festive-meringue-christmas-trees/ (may not work)