Easy Ghost Meringue Cookies: Best Budget Halloween Treat
These ghost meringue cookies are a total game-changer for Halloween, especially if you’re on a budget. They’re quick, easy, and made with just four simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate three large eggs, making sure no yolk gets into the whites. Let the egg whites sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites until frothy and bubbly—about 30 seconds.
- With the mixer running, add the cream of tartar. Continue beating on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the sugar one tablespoon at a time with the mixer running on medium-high speed. Continue beating for another 5-7 minutes until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Beat in the vanilla extract on low speed for just a few seconds.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each.
- Gently press two mini chocolate chips into each ghost for eyes, and one for the mouth.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking. After baking, turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely, about 1-2 hours.
Notes
Start with a clean, grease-free bowl. Don’t rush adding the sugar—add one tablespoon at a time. On humid days, add extra baking time. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Do not refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost meringue coo
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 1
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