How to Make Ghost Meringue Cookies – Easy 3-Ingredient Halloween Dessert

Preparation Time:
5 min.

Difficulty:
Novice

Total Calories:
70 kcal

Cuisine:
American

Category:

Dessert

Snack

Ingredients:

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon black food coloring (optional)
• Chocolate chips for eyes

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Piping bag
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
• In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add the sugar, continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
• Add the vanilla extract and black food coloring, if using, and gently fold to combine.
• Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
• On a parchment-lined baking sheet, pipe small ghost shapes, making sure to create peaks for the ghost's head.
• Place two chocolate chips on each ghost for eyes.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the meringues are dry and can be easily lifted off the parchment paper.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 70kcal
• Carbs: 15g
• Proteins: 2g
• Fats: 0g