These Halloween meringue ghosts are a spooky and delicious treat to make for your Halloween festivities. Light, fluffy, and slightly crisp on the outside, they're sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 100 g egg whites approximately 3 large eggs
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar optional, for stabilizing
- as needed chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy.
- Gradually add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place two chocolate chips on each ghost for eyes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour until dry and crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside with the door ajar.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 12mgSugar: 32g