Introduction

These Easy Jello Meringue Cookies are light, airy, and bursting with fun flavors from Jello powder. They make a delightful, colorful treat that’s simple to prepare and perfect for sharing at any gathering.

The image shows four meringue cookies on a white plate with a delicate lace edge, resting on a white marbled surface. The meringues are swirled in a rosette shape with smooth and glossy textures, each having different pastel colors: one is soft peach with small speckles, another is pale green, the third is creamy white, and the fourth is a light yellowish hue. A thin lemon slice is placed between the front peach meringue and the white one behind it. In the background, more meringues in matching colors sit on a silver cooling rack, gently blurred to bring focus to the plate in front. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the airy and delicate texture of the meringues. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Jello dry powder (any flavor)
Dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Using a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed. Add the cream of tartar and salt, then continue beating until soft peaks form.
Step 3: Gradually add the sugar and Jello powder, about 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Be careful to add the sugar slowly to prevent the meringue from deflating.
Step 4: Beat until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
Step 5: Using a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip, pipe the meringue into rosettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 6: Bake the meringues for 1 hour. After baking, turn off the oven but leave the meringues inside for at least another hour without opening the oven door.
Step 7: Once cooled and dried, remove your meringue cookies from the oven. They should be crisp and dry to the touch.

Tips & Variations

Use different Jello flavors to create colorful assortments or seasonal themes.
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume and stability.
If you don’t have cream of tartar, a few drops of lemon juice can be used as a substitute.

Storage

Store the meringue cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp. They should stay fresh for up to 1 week. Avoid refrigeration as moisture can cause them to soften.

How to Serve

The image shows a white wire cooling rack filled with small, swirled meringue cookies in three colors: soft white, pale peach, and light green, arranged randomly on the rack. Each meringue has a smooth, airy texture with delicate, defined ridges spiraling from the center to the edges, creating a rose-like shape. In the top right corner, there are slices of orange, lime, and lemon partially visible, resting on a white marbled surface, adding a fresh, citrus theme to the scene. The overall look is bright, light, and colorful, with a soft natural light highlighting the gentle details of the meringues. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use gelatin instead of Jello powder?

Jello powder contains sugar and flavoring, while plain gelatin does not. Using gelatin alone won’t add flavor or sweetness, so it’s best to stick with Jello powder for this recipe.

Why do the meringues need to stay in the oven after it’s turned off?

Leaving the meringues in the cooling oven allows them to dry out completely without cracking, ensuring a crisp texture throughout.

Easy Jello Meringue Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully light and colorful, these Easy Jello Meringue Cookies are a fun twist on classic meringues with the addition of flavored Jello powder. Whipped to glossy stiff peaks, piped into elegant rosettes, and gently baked at a low temperature, these cookies are crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside. Perfect for a sweet snack or festive dessert, they’re simple to make and customizable with any Jello flavor.

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: Approximately 24 meringue cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Jello dry powder (any flavor)
dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Wet Ingredients

4 egg whites, room temperature

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the meringue cookies at a low temperature, which helps them dry out slowly without browning.
Beat Egg Whites: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the room temperature egg whites on medium speed. When they begin to foam, add the cream of tartar and salt to stabilize the meringue. Continue beating until soft peaks start to form, which means the egg whites hold gentle, drooping peaks.
Add Sugar and Jello Powder Gradually: Slowly incorporate the sugar and gelatin powder about 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat the mixture. This careful addition is important so the meringue stiffens properly without deflating.
Beat to Stiff Peaks: Continue mixing until the egg whites are glossy and hold stiff peaks, meaning the peaks stand straight up without collapsing when you lift the whisk.
Pipe Meringue Cookies: Fit a piping bag with a 1M tip and pipe the meringue into rosettes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, creating pretty, uniform shapes.
Bake Low and Slow: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. The low heat dries them out without browning.
Cool in Oven: After baking, turn off the oven and leave the meringue cookies inside for at least 1 hour without opening the door. This step ensures the cookies dry completely and develop the perfect crisp texture.

Notes

Make sure egg whites are at room temperature; they whip better than cold whites.
Beat sugar in slowly to avoid collapsing the meringue.
Do not open the oven door while cooling to prevent cracks and sogginess.
You can customize the flavor by using different Jello powder varieties.
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
If your kitchen is humid, cookies may take longer to dry completely.

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