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Meringue Ghost Cookies

Meringue Ghost Cookies: Spooky Sweetness for Halloween Fun

Meringue Ghost Cookies are fun, easy to make, and a perfect treat for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 3 large Egg Whites Fresh ones yield the best results.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Add gradually for best texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar or Lemon Juice Stabilizes meringue.
For Decoration
  • 1 each Edible Black Marker For drawing eyes and mouths.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Beat the egg whites until foamy, then increase to high speed and whip until stiff peaks form.
  2. Slowly add granulated sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until fully dissolved and mixture is glossy.
  3. Gently fold in vanilla extract and vinegar or lemon juice, maintaining airiness.
  4. Preheat oven to 95°C (200°F) for drying cookies without browning.
  5. Pipe ghost shapes onto lined baking sheet using a piping bag.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 90-120 minutes until dry and easily peel away from parchment.
  7. Cool cookies in oven for about an hour to firm up.
  8. Once cool, decorate with edible black marker to add spooky faces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer before transferring to an airtight container.

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