Description
Delightful Jello Meringue Cookies bring whimsical sweetness with playful pastel hues that dance across your palate. Light meringue kisses infused with fruity gelatin promise a delicate crunch that will charm dessert enthusiasts everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 small box (3 ounces / 85 grams) flavored gelatin (Jello, any flavor of your choice)
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Stabilizing Ingredient:
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to a low 225F (110C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a pristine surface for delicate meringue cookies.
- Select a immaculately clean, moisture-free mixing bowl and begin whipping egg whites with cream of tartar using an electric mixer. Gradually elevate the speed to medium, transforming the liquid whites into soft, billowy peaks.
- Introduce granulated sugar incrementally while continuously beating at high intensity, watching the meringue evolve into a glossy, robust mixture with stiff, dramatic peaks that hold their shape dramatically.
- Gently cascade the vibrant Jello powder across the meringue’s surface, using a spatula to fold with a delicate touch. Incorporate the gelatin until the mixture achieves a uniform color and consistent texture.
- Select a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip and carefully transfer the flavored meringue. Create elegant swirls or precise dollops onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring consistent sizing for even baking.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven, allowing the meringues to gently dehydrate for 1.5-2 hours. The cookies should feel crisp and effortlessly separate from the parchment when touched.
- After baking, switch off the oven and leave the meringues inside, allowing them to cool gradually and develop a perfectly crisp exterior. This slow cooling process ensures maximum crunchiness.
- Once completely cooled, transfer the delicate cookies to an airtight container, where they will remain fresh and delectable for up to two weeks at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose spotlessly clean, grease-free mixing bowl to ensure perfect meringue volume and stability during whipping.
- Use room temperature egg whites for faster, more stable peak formation when beating the meringue mixture.
- Experiment with different Jello flavors to create vibrant, colorful cookies that match seasonal themes or personal preferences.
- Humidity can affect meringue texture, so avoid making these cookies on particularly damp or rainy days for the crispest results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg