Jello Meringue Cookies

Ingredients  

- 4 egg whites, at room temperature  

- 1 cup granulated sugar  

- 3 tablespoons Jello dry powder (choose your favorite flavor)  

- A pinch of salt  

- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar  

Directions  

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  

2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed. Once they start to foam, add the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt, and continue beating until soft peaks form.  

3. Carefully sprinkle in the sugar and Jello powder, one tablespoon at a time, ensuring to beat continuously until the mixture becomes thick and stiff peaks develop.  

4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then continue mixing until the meringue is glossy and holds its shape well.  

5. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip, such as a star. Pipe beautiful rosettes onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.  

6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Once the time is up, turn off the oven but leave the meringues inside to cool and firm up undisturbed for at least an additional hour.  

7. After they have cooled completely, gently lift the meringues off the parchment paper. They are now ready to be enjoyed as a delightful, colorful treat!