Description
Colorful and flavorful, these Easy Jello Meringue Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These gluten-free cookies are light, airy, and bursting with fruity flavors.
Ingredients
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Egg White Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (such as strawberry, raspberry, or lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in gelatin and vanilla.
- Pipe or Drop: Transfer meringue to a piping bag or spoon small mounds onto baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the cookies dry for another hour.
- Cool and Store: Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of gelatin for different colors and tastes.
- Avoid making meringue on very humid days to ensure proper drying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
