Ghost Meringues
Delightful and spooky Ghost Meringues, perfect for Halloween gatherings. Light and airy treats, easy to make and fun to decorate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (extra)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- Mini chocolate chips (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C).
- Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl using an electric mixer, starting on low and increasing to medium-high until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Add the sugar gradually, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whip.
- Incorporate the lemon juice or vinegar and mix on low speed for about 30 seconds.
- Pipe the meringue into ghost shapes on the parchment paper.
- Decorate each ghost with mini chocolate chips for eyes.
- Bake for about 2 hours until dry, then turn off the oven and cool completely inside.
- Serve your delightful Ghost Meringues on a platter to enjoy!
Notes
For a fun twist, consider adding cocoa powder for chocolatey meringues or different flavor extracts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween dessert, meringues, spooky treats, easy sweets, festive recipe
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