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Christmas Tree Cookies

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 20
Author: Anna Young

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • pinch cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • green food coloring
  • multi color sprinkles
  • star sprinkles

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 200°F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment place the egg whites, cream of tartar and pinch of salt. 
  • Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. 
  • Add the green food coloring as needed. 
  • Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, whisking well between each addition, until sugar dissolves. 
  • Place the mixture into piping bag with a large round tip.
  • Pipe cookies into tree shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle cookies with multi color sprinkles. 
  • Place the star sprinkles on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 2 hours. 
  • After 2 hours, turn the oven off. 
  • Open the door slightly and let sit in the oven for additional 2 hours.