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Jello Meringue Cookies

Delightful Jello Meringue Cookies for Colorful Celebrations

Whip up colorful Easy Jello Meringue Cookies—a gluten-free delight that melts in your mouth, making them a perfect treat for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Essential for the structure and volume
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizer for achieving stiff peaks
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 3 tablespoons Jello Powder Choose your favorite flavor for color
For Baking
  • 1 sheet Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats Prevent meringues from sticking

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Silicone Baking Mats

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  3. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and beat on high until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
  4. Gently fold in Jello powder until fully incorporated.
  5. Pipe mounds of the meringue mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry to the touch and maintain shape without browning.
  7. Turn off the oven and leave cookies inside to cool for an additional hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Always use clean equipment to prevent meringue from failing. Experiment with different Jello flavors for variety.

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