These easy meringue lollipops are a fun treat or edible gift! Customize them with colors and sprinkles for a party theme or a festive holiday. These pops are super easy to make and taste great!

Meringue lollipops are really easy to make and taste amazing.
We love that you can use whatever food coloring and sprinkles you like to theme them for a party.
You can make them pink or blue for a baby shower, red and green for Christmas, or pastel for Easter. You can also customize them for a birthday party theme.
They're also great as an edible gift! Just wrap them in cellophane or a box, with a pretty bow.
For more dessert ideas, be sure to try Mini Pavlova with Lemon Curd or Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats!
Why This Recipe Works
- Use your favorite gel food colors and sprinkles for a different look.
- A kid-friendly recipe.
- Although they take a bit of time to bake and cool in the oven, there are only 20 minutes of hands-on time.
Ingredients
- Egg whites - ensure there is absolutely no yolk in the whites. Be sure to crack each egg into a small bowl before adding to the stand mixer, to ensure any yolk breakage doesn't spoil the whole batch.
- Granulated white sugar - to sweeten the meringue and help with the structure.
- Vanilla extract: This adds extra flavor. Try it with almond, coconut, peppermint or other flavors instead!
- Gel food coloring - I've used purple, pink and green, but you can use any colors that you like!
- Sprinkles - Use whichever variety you like!
Tools:
- Baking parchment paper or a Silpat
- Lollipop sticks
- Large star nozzle
- Piping bags
See the recipe card for the full method and quantities.
Instructions
If you're wondering how to make this fun meringue lollipop recipe, don't worry, it's easy!
Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.
Add the room-temperature egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer).
Whisk until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking well between each addition. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
If using 3 gel colors, divide the egg whites into 3 bowls and gently fold in a few drops of coloring to get the desired color. For 2 colors, divide into 2 bowls etc... Use a metal spoon and ensure it is grease-free.
Spoon some of each meringue color, one color on each side, into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
Pipe in 2" circles onto the baking sheet lined with baking parchment or a silpat, starting from the center.
Insert lollipop sticks into each circle of meringue. Decorate each circle with sprinkles.
NOTE: DO NOT open the oven door during or after baking or the meringues could crack or deflate.
Bake the meringues for 1 hour at 200°F (95°C), then turn off the oven but don't open the door. Let the oven cool down for 2 hours before opening the door and removing the meringue lollipops.
Variations
- Try swapping the vanilla extract for another flavor, such as coconut, almond, or peppermint.
- Use different gel food colorings for a totally different look.
- Use fun sprinkles.
- Try piping your meringues into different shapes.
Recipe Tips
- DO NOT open the oven door during or after baking or the meringues could crack or deflate.
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are very clean before beating the egg whites. Any grease at all can stop them from forming peaks.
- It's best to use a glass or stainless steel bowl since plastic can have grease hidden in scratches and stop the eggs from whipping properly.
- Make sure that there are no egg yolks in the egg whites.
- Let the egg whites come up to room temperature before whisking.
- Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites.
- Do not open the door when the meringues are baking or cooling, otherwise, they could deflate.
- If you can only use a plastic bowl, wipe it out with a tiny bit of vinegar before whisking the eggs.
FAQ
If you open the door during baking, the meringues could crack or deflate.
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📖 Recipe
Meringue Lollipops
Equipment
- Stand mixer or electric whisk
- bowl
- Baking parchment or silpat
- piping bag
- star nozzel
- lollipop sticks
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites (at room temperature (4 ounces of egg whites))
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Add the room-temperature egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer).
- Whisk until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking well between each addition. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- If using 3 gel colors, divide the egg whites into 3 bowls and gently fold in a few drops of coloring to get the desired color. For 2 colors, divide into 2 bowls etc...
- Spoon some of each meringue color, one color on each side, into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
- Pipe in 2" circles onto the baking sheet lined with baking parchment or a silpat, starting from the center.
- Insert lollipop sticks into each circle of meringue.
- Decorate each circle with sprinkles.
NOTE: DO NOT open the oven door during or after baking or the meringues could crack or deflate.
- Bake the meringues for 1 hour at 200°F (95°C), then turn off the oven but don't open the door. Let the oven cool down for 2 hours before opening the door and removing the meringue lollipops.
Notes
- DO NOT open the oven door during or after baking or the meringues could crack or deflate.
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are very clean before beating the egg whites. Any grease at all can stop them from forming peaks.
- It's best to use a glass or stainless steel bowl since plastic can have grease hidden in scratches and stop the eggs from whipping properly.
- Make sure that there are no egg yolks in the egg whites.
- Let the egg whites come up to room temperature before whisking.
- Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites.
- Do not open the door when the meringues are baking or cooling, otherwise, they could deflate.
- If you can only use a plastic bowl, wipe it out with a tiny bit of vinegar before whisking the eggs.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Amanda Finks
I love meringues and this is such a cute and fun way to make them! So good!
Taryn
I never would've thought to make meringue lollies before! Delicious and cute!