Description
Jello meringue cookies bring pure whimsy to your dessert table with a delightful twist of color and sweetness that sparkles like edible confetti. Grab your mixer and whip up these playful treats that dance between crisp meringue texture and fruity jello magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue Base:
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Flavor & Color Ingredients:
- 1 small box (3 ounces) Jello mix
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grab your stand mixer and attach the whisk. Crack 3 large egg whites into a large mixing bowl, ensuring no yolk sneaks in.
- Add ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar to the egg whites. Whip on medium speed until the mixture becomes frothy and soft foam develops.
- Gradually sprinkle ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 small box (3 oz) Jello powder, one tablespoon at a time. Keep the mixer running to incorporate fully.
- Increase mixer speed to high. Whip the meringue until stiff, glossy peaks form. Your mixture should stand up straight when the whisk lifts out.
- Select a piping bag with a star tip. Carefully transfer the colorful meringue mixture into the bag, being mindful not to deflate the whipped texture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pipe small 1-inch swirls about 1 inch apart, creating delicate, uniform meringue cookies.
- Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F (95°C). Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until meringues feel completely dry and crisp.
- Turn off the oven. Leave the baking sheet inside with the door slightly cracked. Allow meringues to cool slowly for an additional 30 minutes.
- Gently lift the meringues from the parchment paper. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Ensure your mixing bowl is completely clean and free from any grease to help egg whites whip up perfectly.
- Use room temperature egg whites for the best volume and stability when beating the meringue.
- Different Jello powder colors create fun, vibrant cookies that are perfect for parties or kids’ treats.
- For a lower-sugar version, substitute half the granulated sugar with a sugar-free sweetener that measures like sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 41 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg