Spooky Ghost Meringue Cookies Bake Perfectly Every Time
Ghost meringue cookies are light, crispy, and fun treats perfect for Halloween or themed parties. They’re easy to make with just a few ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Black gel food coloring (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe ghost shapes onto the baking sheets.
- Use black gel food coloring to add small eyes.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until meringues are crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let cool inside.
Notes
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are grease-free.
- Pipe ghosts quickly—meringue can lose shape if left too long.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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