Description
These Easy Jello Meringue Cookies are light, crispy, and bursting with fruity flavor! Made with Jello mix, they’re a fun twist on traditional meringue cookies. Perfect for a colorful treat or party snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon flavored gelatin (such as Jello in your favorite flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large, clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until the meringue is glossy and stiff.
- Gently fold in the flavored gelatin, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the meringue is well combined and the color is evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop spoonfuls or pipe small mounds of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meringues are dry to the touch and easily lift off the parchment paper.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly ajar. This helps them dry out and become crisp.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any flavor of Jello to customize the cookies to your taste. Popular choices include strawberry, lemon, or lime for a burst of fruity flavor!
- Make sure there is no trace of egg yolk in the egg whites, as this will prevent them from whipping up properly.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For a festive touch, you can sprinkle some extra Jello powder on top of the meringues before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg