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Meringue Snowmen Cookies

Meringue Snowmen Cookies That Melt Hearts This Holiday Season

Delightful Meringue Snowmen Cookies are whimsical festive treats perfect for holiday gatherings, easy to customize and light on the palate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 3 large Egg Whites Ensure they are free of grease for maximum volume and stability.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar works best.
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Vital for forming stiff peaks; substitute with lemon juice if necessary.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds warmth and flavor; almond extract is a festive alternative.
  • 1 tsp Optional Almond Extract Boosts sweetness; feel free to omit for a classic taste.
For Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Perfect for eyes.
  • 1/4 cup Candy Orange Makes the cutest snowman noses.
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Great for hats and buttons.
  • 1/4 cup Colored Sprinkles/Edible Glitter Offer a pretty finishing touch; optional but highly recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the egg whites at medium speed until foamy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add cream of tartar and beat at high speed until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  4. Gradually add the granulated sugar while beating at high speed until glossy stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
  5. Gently mix in the vanilla extract and any optional almond extract.
  6. Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag and pipe 1.5-inch circles for bodies and 1-inch circles for heads.
  7. Bake the meringues for 2 hours or until dry to the touch.
  8. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool for 1 hour.
  9. Assemble the snowmen by stacking heads on bodies, decorating with chocolate chips, candy oranges, and mini marshmallows.
  10. Serve the Meringue Snowmen Cookies on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 15gCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is clean and dry for best results. Bake low and slow to maintain texture.

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