Fruity Meringue Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 large egg whites (room temperature)
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 box (3 oz) flavored Jello powder (any flavor)
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¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until they become frothy.
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Add the cream of tartar to the frothy egg whites and continue beating until soft peaks form.
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While mixing on high speed, slowly add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Continue beating until the meringue becomes glossy and forms stiff peaks.
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Sprinkle in the Jello powder and vanilla extract, then mix until everything is well combined and the color is uniform.
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Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small mounds onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 60-90 minutes, until the cookies feel dry to the touch and can be easily lifted from the parchment paper.
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When done baking, turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly open for about an hour to cool slowly.
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Once completely cool, store the meringue cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp and dry.
# Notes:
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For best results, make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely free of grease or oil
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Avoid making meringues on humid days as they may not dry properly
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Try different Jello flavors for variety - strawberry, raspberry, lime, and orange all work beautifully