Ghostly Meringue Cookies Recipe: Easy Treats for Spooky Fun
Delight in these whimsical Ghostly Meringue Cookies, perfect for Halloween or any spooky celebration!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to whip until the mixture is glossy and holds stiff peaks.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract.
- Using a piping bag, pipe meringue shapes onto lined baking sheets.
- Dust the meringues with cocoa powder for a spooky effect.
- Bake for 1-2 hours until dry and crisp.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For added color, consider using food coloring in the meringue before piping.
- These cookies can be decorated with edible eyes for an extra spooky touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ghostly Meringue Cookies, Halloween treats, spooky desserts