Easy Jello Meringue Cookies Recipe
These Easy Jello Meringue Cookies are a fun and colorful twist on traditional meringues. Light, airy, and bursting with fruity flavor, these cookies make a delightful sweet treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Egg White Mixture:
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons flavored gelatin powder (such as strawberry, raspberry, or lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Egg Whites: In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Flavoring: Beat in gelatin powder and vanilla until combined.
- Pipe or Drop: Transfer meringue to a piping bag or drop by teaspoons onto baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour, then let cookies sit in the oven to dry for an additional hour.
- Store: Remove and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use different flavors and colors of gelatin for a variety of festive cookies.
- These cookies keep well for up to 2 weeks in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
