If you’re looking for a spooky treat that’s just as fun as it is delicious, these Meringue Bones and Ghosts are perfect for Halloween. Made with whipped egg whites and sugar, they bake into crisp, melt-in-your-mouth cookies shaped like eerie bones and ghostly figures. Decorated with melted chocolate for eyes or details, they’re as cute as they are creepy. These treats are simple to make, naturally gluten-free, and great for parties, snack tables, or topping other Halloween desserts. Light, airy, and hauntingly festive, they’ll be a big hit with kids and adults alike.
Meringue Bones and Ghosts Recipe
Description
Meringue Bones and Ghosts are crisp, airy Halloween cookies shaped like skeleton bones and ghosts, decorated with chocolate eyes.
Ingredients
4 egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Melted chocolate or black icing for decorating
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C).
2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
3. Gradually add sugar while beating to stiff glossy peaks.
4. Beat in vanilla.
5. Pipe bone and ghost shapes onto parchment-lined trays.
6. Bake 1 hour, then let sit in oven 1 more hour.
7. Cool and decorate ghosts with chocolate eyes.
Notes
Ensure no yolk mixes with egg whites. Store airtight. Add edible glitter for effect.