These Festive Christmas Cookies Will Stun Your Holiday Party | America's Test Kitchen

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is often more affordable.

edible glitter

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: colored sugar

Cocoa powder adds flavor without calories, while colored sugar is a budget-friendly decoration.

Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.

Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.

Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.

Mix in vanilla extract and green food coloring until evenly colored.

Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Pipe tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, starting with a wider base and tapering to a point.

Sprinkle mini chocolate chips as ornaments on each tree before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours until the meringues are dry and can be easily lifted off the parchment.

Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for an hour to prevent cracking.

Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and edible glitter for decoration.

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