Strawberry Meringue Cookies

These Strawberry Meringue Cookies are light, crisp, and infused with sweet strawberry flavor from gelatin powder, making them a perfect bite-sized treat. Naturally gluten-free and optionally dipped in rich dark chocolate, these colorful cookies are a beautiful addition to any dessert table.

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder

• 8 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers (optional, for dipping)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whisk egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy (about 30 seconds). Add vinegar and cornstarch, then continue beating until soft peaks form (about 1 minute).

3. Gradually add sugar while mixing on high speed, followed by the gelatin powder. Beat until stiff peaks form (about 4 minutes).

4. Transfer the meringue mixture to a pastry bag and pipe swirls onto the prepared baking sheets.

5. Bake for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside for several hours or overnight to dry completely.

   If desired, dip the bottoms of the cookies in melted chocolate and let them set for about 10 minutes.