Description
These Ghost Meringue Cookies bring a delightful twist to your Halloween festivities with their crisp texture and sweet, airy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate chips (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar together until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy. Stir in vanilla extract and black food coloring if desired.
- Use a piping bag to pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours or until dry, then cool completely on a wire rack. Press chocolate chips into the meringues as eyes.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. To maintain crispness, keep away from humidity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg