Crispy 3-Ingredient Ghost Meringue Cookies: Easy Halloween Treat
These light, airy, and crunchy meringue cookies are shaped like ghosts for a spooky Halloween treat. Made with just egg whites, sugar, and a secret stabilizer, they are easy to make and perfect for last-minute parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90-120 minutes
- Total Time: 100-130 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Large egg whites (room temperature)
- Granulated sugar
- White vinegar
- Cornstarch (optional, for extra crunch)
- Vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C).
- Separate eggs, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites. Place whites in a clean, dry glass or metal mixing bowl.
- Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add vinegar and whip for another minute until stiffer.
- Slowly add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing. Continue whipping for 3-4 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pipe meringue into small ghost shapes (round base with a smaller round on top) onto the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 90 minutes to 2 hours until dry to the touch and hard.
- Turn off the oven and let cookies cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure all equipment is completely clean and free of fat/oil, as this prevents egg whites from whipping. Room temperature egg whites whip to a higher volume. Do not open the oven door frequently during baking to maintain temperature. If cookies are sticky, they need more drying time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 4
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 0.5
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