Meringue Ghosts
If you’re looking for a fun and whimsical treat, Meringue Ghosts are the perfect addition to your dessert table! These delightful little confections are light, airy, and incredibly easy to make. They’re ideal for Halloween parties or any festive gathering, charming both children and adults alike. The best part? You can get the whole family involved in piping these adorable ghosts!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Candy eyeballs and/or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites at medium-low speed until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar and mix until combined.
- Gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in vanilla extract gently.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2” tip and pipe ghost shapes onto prepared sheets.
- Decorate with candy eyeballs and mini chocolate chips as mouths.
- Bake for about an hour until dry and crisp; leave in the oven to cool for 1-2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://nellybakes.com/meringue-ghosts/