Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Easy Jello Meringue Cookies whip airy egg whites with fruit-flavored Jello powder and sugar into melt-in-your-mouth confections that burst with strawberry, lime, or orange flavor while staying crisp for weeks. Ready in 2 hours plus oven drying, they yield 48 elegant bites perfect for bridal showers or holiday trays.

Why This Recipe Works

Jello powder dissolves completely providing intense fruit flavor without liquid. Cream of tartar stabilizes egg whites for maximum volume. Low slow bake draws out moisture completely preventing chewiness. Gradual sugar addition creates glossy stiff peaks. Piping tip creates professional rosettes effortlessly.

Ingredients & Prep

Meringues:

4 egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp Jello powder (any flavor)
½ tsp cream of tartar
Pinch salt

Equipment:

1M piping tip
Piping bags

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat 225°F. Line 2 baking sheets parchment paper.
Beat egg whites + salt medium speed foamy. Add cream of tartar.
Gradually add sugar + Jello 1 tbsp at time until stiff glossy peaks.
Pipe 1½-inch rosettes 1 inch apart using 1M tip.
Bake 60 minutes. Turn oven OFF; leave undisturbed 60+ minutes.
Cool completely; store airtight immediately.

Flavor Variations

Flavor	Jello Powder	Optional Add-In
Strawberry	Strawberry	Mini chocolate chips
Lemon	Lemon	Lemon zest
Lime	Lime	Coconut flakes
Orange	Orange	Candied orange peel
Grape	Grape	Chopped dried cranberries

Storage Tips

Airtight container room temperature 2 weeks; freezes indefinitely.

FAQs

Weeping/meringue leaks?
Room temp whites; bone dry bowl; no yolk traces.

Beaks instead rosettes?
Overbeaten; stop at stiff glossy peaks.

No color?
More Jello powder; beat thoroughly.

Conclusion

Easy Jello Meringue Cookies cloud-hugs flavor crisp perfection.

Easy Jello Meringue Cookies Recipe

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Easy Jello Meringue Cookies are light-as-air melt-in-your-mouth treats naturally flavored and colored with Jello powder. Perfect for holidays, parties, or bridal showers with any flavor combination imaginable and just 4 main ingredients.

Author: ssam
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 3 hrs
Yield: 36 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

4 large egg whites (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp Jello gelatin powder (any flavor)
½ tsp cream of tartar
Dash salt
Optional: Sprinkles or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In clean glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on medium speed until foamy and soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add sugar 1 tbsp at a time while beating on high speed. After all sugar added, beat in Jello powder until stiff glossy peaks form (5-7 minutes total).
4. Pipe 1½-inch rosettes using piping bag with 1M tip, or drop by tablespoons. Add sprinkles if desired.
5. Bake 1 hour until dry and crisp outside. Turn off oven, leave door closed, cool completely inside (2+ hours).

Notes

Room temperature egg whites whip highest volume; cold whites weep.
Metal/glass bowl essential plastic holds grease preventing peaks.
Add sugar slowly or meringue collapses; stiff peaks = meringue holds straight peak.
No-bake humidity killer make on dry sunny days.
Store airtight up to 1 week. Colors/flavors intensify after 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 25
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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