Description
These Easy Jello Meringue Cookies are vibrant, fruity, and crisp delights that melt in your mouth. Made with a handful of ingredients and customizable with your favorite Jello flavors, they bring a splash of color and fun to any dessert tray.
Ingredients
4 large egg whites (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 to 2 tablespoons Jello powder (flavor of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold in Jello powder (and vanilla extract if using).
- Pipe meringue onto prepared sheets using a star tip, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off oven and let cookies sit inside for an additional hour.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours (plus 1 hour resting in oven)
- Category: Desserts