Description
Delightfully spooky Ghost Meringue Cookies that are perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Chocolate chips (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place chocolate chips on each ghost for eyes.
- Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the meringues are dry and can be easily lifted off the parchment.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside.
Notes
- Ensure that your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry for best results.
- Store meringue cookies in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
- Feel free to add food coloring to the meringue for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg