Christmas is the time of the year when everyone loves eating loads of holiday-themed food, especially different types of sweets! For the kids coming over for Christmas, surprise them with the easy Christmas Meringue Lollipops recipe! Want to know how to make them? Then read on! 

For those who may not know what a meringue is, it is something like a sweet cookie made by whipping egg whites until they are stiff. Meringues can be baked as they are or even added on top of desserts and then torched, like a lemon meringue pie!

There are three different ways to make a meringue: French, Italian, and Swiss. All of this may sound confusing and intimidating too! However, fret not. We will follow the basic French method to make these easy Christmas Meringue Lollipops. 

The French method is the easiest way to make Meringue Lollipops and is perfect for beginners. So, if you aren’t a kitchen pro, you don’t need to worry! However, certain technical pointers need to be kept in mind and followed to get that perfectly whipped meringue. But more on that later! 

This article will teach you how to make Christmas meringue lollipops with a complete guide. From the equipment and time to the ingredients and method, it is all given here so you can make these lollipops as easily as possible. So, let us dive right into this recipe now! 

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Christmas Meringue Lollipops? 

• Measuring Cups – To get a precise measurement for some of the ingredients we will use in this recipe, you will need a set of measuring cups. 
• Bowl – For this recipe, you will need three large bowls. One to crack the eggs in, one to separate the egg whites, and lastly, one to measure out the sugar. 
• Stand Mixer – There is a lot of whipping involved while making a meringue, so for this recipe, a stand mixer will surely be your best bud! However, you can use a hand mixer if you don’t have a stand mixer. 
• Silicone Spatula – To easily scrape all the meringue out of your mixing bowl, you will need a silicone spatula. 
• Parchment Paper – You will need parchment paper to pipe out your meringue lollipops before you bake them. 
• Baking Tray – You will need a large baking tray to place in the oven and on which you can pipe out the meringues. 
• Lollipop Sticks – This recipe will yield almost 30 meringue lollipops; hence, you will need the same number of lollipop sticks. 
• Piping Bags – A set of thick, durable plastic piping bags will be needed to pipe out the meringues. 
• Scissors – To snip off the piping bag from the top, you will need a pair of scissors. 
• Nozzles – Lastly, you will need a set of your favorite nozzles as a part of the equipment for this recipe. 

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What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Christmas Meringue Lollipops? 

• Eggs – Egg whites form the base of these meringues, and for this recipe, you will need egg whites of four large eggs. 
• Caster Sugar – Caster sugar gives the meringue a glossy effect and adds flavor. For this recipe, you will need 1 cup of the same. 
• Vanilla Extract – Vanilla extract will add some flavor to the meringue; hence, you will need a teaspoon of the same. This is, however, optional. 
• Gel Food Color – Lastly, you will need red and green gel food colors to make the meringue lollipops. If you don’t have gel food colors, you can also opt for powder food colors, but strictly not liquid ones.  
• Sprinkles – To add an extra touch of Christmas, you can add some sprinkles to the meringue. However, this is optional. 

Steps To Make Christmas Meringue Lollipops

1. Pre Preparations

The first step to making your Christmas meringue lollipops is to do all the pre-preparation involved. For that, start by cleaning up your stand mixer bowl thoroughly, ensuring there is no water in it. Then, crack eggs in a large bowl and separate the yolks from the whites. 

Here too, make sure there isn’t a single drop of egg yolk in the egg whites. Then, add the egg whites to the cleaned stand mixer bowl. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and keep it aside. Then, place the nozzles in the piping bags and cut off the tips, making sure that just enough of the nozzle is out of the piping bag. Now, you can move on to the next step. 

2. Make The Meringue

The next step is to make the meringue. For that, whip your egg whites just until they start forming peaks. Then, add the caster sugar and whip them thoroughly until they form stiff peaks. Once your meringue starts forming stiff peaks, which should take about 5-7 minutes, you can take a bowl and remove half of the meringue there. 

Next, add a drop of red food coloring to one of the bowls with meringue and green food coloring to the other. Transfer both of them to two different piping bags that have been fitted with nozzles. 

3. Pipe The Meringue And Bake

Firstly, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, once your meringue is ready and transferred to the piping bag, it is time to have fun with some shapes! With the green-colored meringue, you can pipe out Christmas trees, wreaths, and some Christmas decorations and ornaments with the red ones. 

You must pipe the meringues on the baking tray lined with parchment paper. Make sure to pipe them out so that there is a little space between them and enough space to place the lollipop sticks on them. 

You can add some sprinkles to the cake if you want them to look even more festive! Once you are done piping all the meringue into desired Christmas decoration shapes, you can place your lollipop sticks on top of them. 

Then, bake these meringues in the oven for 1.5 – 2 hours until they are completely dry to the touch. Take them out of the oven and let them cool down for a sufficient time. Then, you can pack up these lollipops for later or enjoy one right away to get into the Christmas spirit! 

Some Tips To Get The Perfect Meringue:

1. Crack The Eggs In A Different Bowl – Do not crack your eggs in the stand mixer bowl and separate them. This way, if the egg yolk falls apart, you won’t have to clean up the mixer bowl repeatedly. 
2. Make Sure Your Mixer Bowl Is Clean – The mixing bowl should be thoroughly clean and contain no water or fat traces. If it does, the egg whites will not rise. 
3. Make Sure There Is No Yolk In The Whites – Another important thing to remember is that there shouldn’t be a single drop of yolk in the egg whites as they won’t rise. 
4. Don’t Use Plastic Bowls – If you use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer to prepare your meringue, use heavy-duty glass bowls, and under no circumstances should you use plastic bowls. 
5. Don’t Take The Meringue Off The Tray As Soon As They Are Out Of The Oven – Once out of the oven, your meringue needs to cool down completely before you take them off the tray. 
6. Storage – Store the meringues in airtight containers. 

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How Will The Christmas Meringue Lollipops Look And Taste Like? 

If you have never made meringue lollipops before, you might be confused about what the end product should look like. Well, these Christmas Meringue lollipops are the cutest things in the world and are, honestly, just too pretty to eat! Decorated with sprinkles, they look even more adorable! 

When it comes to taste, Meringues have no flavor other than sweet, as it is just sugar and egg whites. If the meringue lollipops are baked perfectly, they will have a crunchy texture on the outside, with a soft and chewy inside. These lollipops are great as they are and also make a great addition to various desserts as decoration! 

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Conclusion

Sweet and chewy, these Christmas meringue lollipops are the perfect sweet treat to get a sugar rush! They make a great snack or giveaway for Christmas and are a great way to decorate various desserts! These are also pretty looking and will bring all the Christmas Spirit!