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Meringue Snowmen Cookies

Delightful Meringue Snowmen Cookies

Create whimsical Meringue Snowmen Cookies that are festive and easy to make, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 3 large egg whites Use fresh, room-temperature egg whites for best volume.
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar Helps stabilize the egg whites.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Add sugar gradually to create a smooth meringue.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Optional for additional flavor.
For Decoration
  • mini chocolate chips For eyes.
  • orange candy For noses.
  • mini marshmallows For buttons and hats.
  • colored sprinkles or edible glitter For festive flair.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add sugar while beating on high until mixture is glossy with stiff peaks, around 5-7 minutes.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract if desired.
  6. Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
  7. Pipe small circles (1.5 inches) for the bodies and smaller circles (1 inch) for the heads.
  8. Bake for about 2 hours until completely dry and easily lift off the parchment.
  9. Turn off the oven and let cool inside for one hour.
  10. Stack smaller meringues on top of larger ones to create snowmen.
  11. Use melted chocolate to attach mini chocolate chips and orange candy.
  12. Add mini marshmallows and sprinkle with colored sprinkles or edible glitter.
  13. Arrange on a festive platter for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 9gSodium: 1mgSugar: 9g

Notes

For best results, use fresh eggs at room temperature and ensure all equipment is grease-free.

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