Spooky Ghost Meringue Cookies: Easy Halloween Treat
These light, crunchy, and melt-in-your-mouth ghost meringue cookies are the perfect Halloween treat. Simple to make with just a few ingredients, they are naturally gluten-free and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup (45g) mini chocolate chips
- Optional: Orange or black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Separate your eggs while they are cold. Let the egg whites sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Add the cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, with the mixer running on medium-high speed. After all the sugar is in, increase speed to high and beat for 5-7 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds until combined.
- Prepare your piping bag with a large round tip. Spoon the meringue into the bag.
- Pipe the ghosts onto the prepared baking sheets: squeeze out a base, then lift and squeeze out a smaller top for the head. Leave about 2 inches between each ghost.
- Gently press mini chocolate chips into the wet meringue for eyes and a mouth.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, until dry to the touch and easily lift off the parchment paper.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for at least 1 hour. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not open the oven door during the first 45 minutes of baking. Meringues are best made on a dry, sunny day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost meringue
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 15
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Protein: 1
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