Ghost Meringue Cookies Easy Halloween Recipe
These ghost meringue cookies are a Halloween tradition that delivers a crisp exterior with a soft, chewy center. Made with simple ingredients, they are naturally gluten-free and fat-free, perfect for a spooky treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- 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 pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a completely clean, dry mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until frothy and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.
- With the mixer still running on medium speed, add the granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time, allowing it to dissolve completely.
- Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 5-7 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form. The meringue should stand up straight and feel smooth between your fingers.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat on low speed for 10-15 seconds to combine.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch diameter blobs onto the prepared baking sheets, pulling straight up to create a peak on top. Leave 1 inch of space between each ghost.
- Gently press two mini chocolate chips into each meringue to form eyes, placing them near the top.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until firm to the touch and easily lifted off the parchment.
- Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely with the door slightly ajar, about 1-2 hours.
Notes
Ensure bowl and whisk are completely clean and free of grease. Do not make on humid days. For dairy-free, use dairy-free mini chocolate chips. Meringues can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost cookie
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 1
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