Description
Meringue cookies with Jello offer a colorful, whimsical twist on classic desserts. Sweet, light confections showcase playful flavors from simple ingredients that delight taste buds and bring joy to baking enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 small box 3 oz (85 g) flavored gelatin (Jello, any flavor)
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 225F (110C), creating an ideal low-temperature baking environment.
- Meringue Formation: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar using an electric mixer. Gradually introduce granulated sugar while beating, developing a glossy, stiff-peaked meringue with robust structure.
- Flavor Infusion: Delicately fold gelatin powder into the meringue, incorporating color and distinctive flavor while maintaining the mixture’s ethereal lightness.
- Shaping Technique: Pipe or spoon uniform meringue swirls onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring consistent sizing for even baking and aesthetic appeal.
- Baking Process: Place trays in preheated oven, allowing meringues to transform slowly. After 1.5-2 hours, confirm doneness by checking cookies’ easy release from parchment and complete dryness.
- Cooling Strategy: Turn off oven, leaving meringues inside to cool gradually. This method ensures optimal crispness and prevents textural compromise from sudden temperature changes.
- Storage Protocol: Once completely cooled, transfer delicate cookies to an airtight container. Preserve these vibrant, melt-in-your-mouth treats at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
Manage Moisture Carefully: Protect meringue mixture from any water droplets or humidity, as even a tiny amount can destroy the fluffy egg white structure and prevent perfect peaks from forming.
Whip with Precision: Ensure egg whites reach room temperature before beating, which helps create more stable, voluminous peaks and allows sugar to incorporate more smoothly during mixing.
Control Sugar Integration: Add sugar slowly and steadily while continuously whipping to guarantee complete dissolution and prevent grainy texture, which could compromise the meringue’s silky smoothness.
Master Low-Temperature Baking: Maintain consistent low oven heat to dry out meringues gradually, preventing browning and preserving their delicate, crisp texture without creating harsh, brittle edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 49
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg