Description
Meringue Snowmen Cookies are the perfect festive treat for your holiday gatherings! These charming, light-as-air cookies not only look adorable but also taste delightful with their sweet flavor and whimsical decorations. A fun baking project for families, these snowman-shaped confections will bring smiles to both children and adults alike. With customizable toppings and an easy preparation process, they make a striking addition to any dessert table or holiday celebration. Gather your loved ones to create these cheerful treats that embody the spirit of the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Orange candies (for noses)
- Mini marshmallows (for buttons and hats)
- Colored sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and mix until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while increasing speed to high until glossy stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles for bodies and smaller circles for heads.
- Bake for 2 hours or until completely dry. Turn off oven, leaving cookies to cool inside for an hour.
- Once cooled, assemble cookies and decorate with chocolate chips, orange candies, marshmallows, and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg