Meringue Ghosts
Looking for a delightful and whimsical treat to charm your guests this Halloween? These Meringue Ghosts are the perfect solution! Light, airy, and utterly adorable, they make a fun family activity as everyone can pipe their own ghostly shapes and decorate them with candy eyes. This simple recipe uses just a few basic ingredients, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. With their cute presentation, these Meringue Ghosts will be the highlight of any dessert table or festive gathering. Plus, they’re easy to prepare ahead of time, ensuring you’re ready for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 ghosts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Candy eyeballs or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites on medium-low until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time while beating until stiff peaks form and meringue is glossy.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag and pipe ghost shapes onto the baking sheets.
- Decorate with candy eyes and mini chocolate chips.
- Bake for 1 hour until dry and crisp; then cool in the oven for 1-2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost
- Calories: 33
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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