Jello Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Move rack to center of the oven. Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil.
2. 2
   Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Add the jello powder 2 tablespoons at a time while continuing to beat. The meringue should form stiff peaks.
3. 3
   Drop mixture onto lined cookie sheets and bake in preheated oven 1 hour. Turn oven off and allow meringues to stand in unopened oven at least an hour.
4. 4
   Store in tightly sealed containers.
5. 5
   NOTE: If you prefer, substitute regular sugar for the jello.
6. 6
   Chopped drained maraschino cherries, mini-chocolate chips or chopped nuts may be mixed into the batter.