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These snowman-shaped Vegan Meringue Cookies will be a hit at your next wintertime gathering. They are sweet, crisp, airy and completely adorable!



It’s time to start off the Christmas craziness with these festive Vegan Meringue Cookies. Yep, they are shaped into snowmen with cute little carrot noses. Who can resist?

I first saw these Snowmen on Taste of Home and I just had to veganize them! These little snowy guys are pillowy, soft, crispy and sweet all in one cookie.

There’s just something dreamy about biting into a puffy cloud of sugary goodness, and this time of year is the perfect time to do it. If you leave these cookies out for Santa with this Chocolate Hazelnut Milk, you might get an extra present or two.

If you celebrate Hanukkah, just swap out the red & green ribbon for blue, white or silver. Snowmen cookies can brighten up any holiday with their chocolate smiles and frosty face.



What’s in Vegan Meringue?

Well, there’s a new sheriff in town and it’s chickpea water. Yep, you’ve read that right…it’s bean water! In the vegan world, we know it as aquafaba. It sounds fancy and all, but it’s just that water we’ve dumped down the drain for years! If we only knew!

This magical bean water works exactly like egg whites do when whipped up. It gets fluffy, white, pillowy and glossy. It’s seriously what dreams are made up of! You won’t taste bean flavor either because the sugar will take care of that and make everything beautifully sweet.

Believe it or not, this vegan fluff will cook up the same, too. Your Vegan Meringue Cookies will be crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. You’ll be biting into a cloud of heaven!



How to make Vegan Meringue Cookies

Along with the aquafaba, you’ll need vanilla extract, sugar & cream of tartar. Now the cream of tartar isn’t 100% necessary, it just helps the meringue hold its shape better. You can find it in the spice aisle at your local grocer.

One essential item you’ll need is a stand mixer or a hand-held electric mixer. That bean water doesn’t stand a chance with the whipping power of one of these. I wouldn’t attempt it by hand, because you might not be able to move your arm afterward, and that might hurt your cookie eating skills.

You’ll also need 2 decorating bags (or regular Ziploc bags) to pipe the snowmen bodies. Cut a little hole in the bottom and fit them with a Wilton #3 and #12 (or something similar).

For the little carrot noses, you’ll need 1-2 drops of food coloring. Just reserve 1/3 cup of the meringue and mix in the color. Don’t overdo it because the meringue could become runny.

To create the eyes, mouth, and buttons, I melted vegan chocolate chips and painted them on with a fine-tipped paintbrush. I’m sure a toothpick can be used too.

You can totally get creative with the snowmen scarves. I used ribbon, but vegan rope candy or sour candy strips can be used, too.



Some other ideas to try:

1- Dip the back in chocolate and sprinkle crushed candy cane on top.

2- Sprinkle a bit of granulated sugar on the wet meringues to give a sparkly effect (you can buy sparkly sugar too).

3- Make these into cookie pops. Just pipe the meringue on a lollipop stick and bake the same way. When cooled, dip the back in chocolate and add crushed candy cane, if preferred.



*Step by step photos starting left to right.

I’d love to hear from you

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think in the comment section below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.

Step By Step Photos Above Vegan Snowmen Meringue Cookies These snowman-shaped vegan meringue cookies will be a hit at your next wintertime gathering. They are sweet, crisp, airy and completely adorable! 5 from 1 vote Print Pin Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Servings: 25 cookies Calories: 54 kcal Author: Melissa Huggins Ingredients Liquid from a 15 oz can of chickpeas (unsalted) Liquid from a 15 oz can of chickpeas (unsalted)

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar *See note 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar *See note

3/4 cup fine sugar 3/4 cup fine sugar

1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips

Orange food coloring Orange food coloring Items needed: 2 decorating bags or ziploc bags. 2 decorating bags or ziploc bags.

Small round decorating tip for snowmen noses (I used Wilton #3 tip) Small round decorating tip for snowmen noses (I used Wilton #3 tip)

Medium round decorating tip for snowmen bodies (I used Wilton #12 tip) Medium round decorating tip for snowmen bodies (I used Wilton #12 tip)

Ribbon for snowmen scarves (vegan rope candy can be used too) Ribbon for snowmen scarves (vegan rope candy can be used too)

1 fine tipped paint brush for chocolate eyes , mouth & buttons. 1 fine tipped paint brush for chocolate eyes , mouth & buttons. Instructions Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, add chickpea brine, vanilla & cream of tartar. Start speed on low to gently incorporate. Gradually increase speed over the next few minutes, until you end up at med-high (not full speed). The mixture will start to get foamy, then it will start to thicken up & turn white & form soft peaks. Once it starts to form stiff peaks, slowly add the sugar a few tablespoons at a time. Continue whipping until sugar is incorporated and the stiff peaks are glossy & hold their shape. The process can take 10-12 mins. *See note for meringue tips

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (*see note)

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (use dots of meringue in corners, to keep paper down)

Cut tip off decorating bag (or ziploc) & fit with decorating tip (for both bags). Using a spoon, transfer the white meringue to a pastry bag fitted with the #12 tip (you might need to fill twice). Leave about 1/3 cup meringue for orange noses. Gently twist the top to close & keep shut with a clip, band or use hand to keep closed while piping.

Start piping the snowman head on parchment-lined baking sheet. Squeeze from the top and create a quarter-size head shape. Don't touch tip to paper, hover it over it a little bit about 1/4 inch. Stop squeezing before lifting up to avoid a long peak from forming. Continue to the mid-body, making the circle a bit larger than the head, and so on for the bottom half of the body. The three circles should be connected. Continue until white meringue is used up. Leave about 2 inches in between each cookie. If little peaks form, slightly dampen your finger & lightly press them down. The cookies will smooth out more as they cook.

Put 1-2 drops of food coloring into the remaining white meringue and combine. Be careful not to use too much or it could make the meringue runny. Fill your pastry bag and begin piping the noses. I made a tiny circular motion as I worked up.

Place in oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours (*see note). The cookies should be light and crisp and not browned. To check for doneness, test to see if a cookie will easily lift off parchment paper. The bottoms should be dry and not sticky. Turn off heat & let cookies completely cool in oven before removing to avoid cracking.

When cookies are completely cooled, melt your chocolate chips over low heat & stir constantly to prevent burning or microwave for 30-60 seconds. Using a small-tipped paintbrush or toothpick, dot on eyes, buttons and make little smiles. Have fun with it!

For the snowmen scarves, cut & tie ribbon around the neck or use vegan rope candy. Video Notes MERINGUE TIPS: 1. Make sure the mixing bowl & attachments are very clean with no oil residue. Clean with vinegar, if needed.

2. To check for stiff peaks, remove whisk & dip into meringue and hold whisk straight up. If the peaks fall over, continue to whip until they are firm and don't fall over.

3. Cream of tartar isn't completely necessary to use, but it does help the meringue hold its shape a little better & longer.

4. I use a balloon whip attachment, but a whisk attachment can be used too. * I lightly sprinkled granulated sugar on top of the wet meringues to give a subtle sparkly effect. *Oven Temperature: My oven tends to run hot, so I heat it to 200 F and leave the door open slightly while cooking. My meringues take 1 1/2 hours to finish. I turn the heat off after that and let them cool for a few hours in the oven. A hot oven can cause the meringues to cook too quickly on the outside. Also, cooling too quickly can cause cracking. Don't open the door all the way too many times, just keep a careful eye on the cookies so they don't burn. *If the meringues get lightly brown on the bottom, it shouldn't affect the way they taste. If you want to cover it, dip the backs in melted chocolate and place on wax paper to dry. Volia! Nobody will ever know. **Step by step photos in the post above. Nutrition Serving: 1 Cookie | Calories: 54 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Fat: 1 g | Potassium: 11 mg | Sugar: 7 g | Calcium: 3 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg Tried this recipe? Follow me @veganhuggs and mention #veganhuggs

Looking for a recipe for your holiday morning? You might be interested in these Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins. They are easy, delicious and will feed a whole herd of house guests.

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