Description
These airy meringues are the ultimate Halloween trick and treat—crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth sweets shaped into bones and ghosts. No butter, no guilt, just pure spooky delight. Perfect for party platters, cocoa toppers, or edible Halloween décor. Ready to whip up some edible spirits? Let’s get whisking!
Ingredients
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4 large egg whites, room temp
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp cream of tartar (or ½ tsp lemon juice)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Black decorating gel or melted chocolate (for eyes)
Instructions
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Prep: Heat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Whip: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites + cream of tartar until foamy. Increase to high, whipping to soft peaks.
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Sweeten: Add sugar 1 tbsp at a time, beating until glossy stiff peaks form (5–7 mins). Rub between fingers—no grit!
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Flavor: Fold in vanilla gently.
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Pipe: Spoon into piping bag. Pipe ghost mounds (pull upward for wispy tops) or bones (two blobs linked by a line).
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Bake: 1 hour, then turn off oven. Leave meringues inside with door cracked for another hour.
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Finish: Cool fully, then dot ghost eyes with gel or chocolate.
Notes
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Humidity is the enemy—bake on dry days.
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Color with gel food coloring for green “slime” or cocoa for chocolate phantoms.
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Vegan swap: ½ cup aquafaba + ¼ tsp xanthan gum instead of egg whites.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 20 Cal
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 0.5g