Description
Light and airy meringue cookies with jello bring a playful twist to classic desserts. Whipped egg whites infused with fruity gelatin create delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 small box (3 oz / 85 g) Jello (any flavor)
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate oven to a gentle 225F (110C) and drape two baking sheets with parchment paper, establishing a pristine foundation for delicate meringue creation.
- Meringue Foundation: In an immaculate, moisture-free mixing bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar using an electric mixer. Escalate mixer speed progressively, transforming liquid whites into soft, billowy peaks with elegant volume.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually introduce granulated sugar while beating at high intensity. Observe the meringue metamorphose into a luminous, robust mixture with stiff, dramatic peaks that maintain structural integrity.
- Flavor Infusion: Elegantly cascade Jello powder across the meringue’s surface. Fold meticulously with a spatula, ensuring uniform color distribution and consistent textural harmony.
- Piping Technique: Transfer flavored meringue into a piping bag equipped with a decorative tip. Craft precise swirls or uniform dollops onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining aesthetic consistency and even proportions.
- Baking Process: Position baking sheets in preheated oven, allowing meringues to gently dehydrate for 1.5-2 hours. Confirm doneness through crisp texture and effortless separation from parchment paper.
- Cooling Sequence: Deactivate oven, allowing meringues to cool gradually within the residual warmth. This methodical cooling cultivates an impeccably crisp exterior and optimal structural integrity.
- Storage Protocol: Once completely cooled, transition delicate cookies into an airtight container, preserving freshness and maintaining optimal crunchiness for up to two weeks at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Control Moisture Meticulously: Ensure your mixing bowl and utensils are completely dry, as any water droplet can sabotage meringue’s delicate structure and prevent proper peak formation.
- Master Sugar Integration: Add sugar extremely slowly while beating, allowing each granule to dissolve completely for a silky smooth texture and preventing grainy meringue consistency.
- Manage Oven Temperature Precisely: Low and slow baking is crucial – even slight temperature fluctuations can cause meringues to crack, brown, or become sticky instead of achieving crisp, delicate perfection.
- Store Smart: Keep meringue cookies in a completely sealed container away from humidity to maintain their signature crunch, preferring cool, dry environments that prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 34
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg