Description
Indulge in the whimsy of Ghost-Shaped Meringue Cookies, the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween festivities. These light and airy meringues are effortlessly sweet, making them an enchanting addition to any dessert table. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create these delightful ghostly figures that will surely captivate both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply looking to add some festive flair to your gathering, these charming cookies will impress your guests with their delightful appearance and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium egg whites
- 170 g (¾ cup) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
- ½ teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 95°C (200°F).
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until firm peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to whisk until fully dissolved.
- Mix in vanilla extract and vinegar (or lemon juice).
- Whip until the meringue is glossy and smooth.
- Pipe ghost shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 90–120 minutes until they lift easily off the parchment.
- Cool completely before decorating with a black edible marker.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90–120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg