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Vanilla Ghost Meringues

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cool: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 36 meringues
Calories: 12kcal
Ghost Meringues are made with only four inexpensive ingredients and simple, easy-to-follow steps. Impress all of your fellow Halloween fanatics with these spooky, fun treats!
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Baking Sheet
  • Stand Mixer
  • Piping Tip Set

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites 70 grams
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
  • Black food marker (click for example)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, begin mixing the egg whites on medium speed while slowly adding in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated.
    2 large egg whites, ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Add in the vanilla extract and mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
    ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    how to make ghost meringues
  • Transfer the meringue to a piping bag and create small round dollops on the baking sheet (you want them to be about 1-inch or the size of a Hershey kiss).
    how to make ghost meringues
  • Bake for 1 hour then turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool to room temperature inside.
  • Add 2 small dots to the meringues using the black food marker to resemble eyes.
    Black food marker
    how to make ghost meringues

Notes

  • Make sure the black food marker you use is indeed that - a food marker! You want to make sure your ghosts are safe and edible.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can always use a Ziplock bag with the corner cut off. However, a piping bag might be less messy.
Storage: Store vanilla ghost meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meringue | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg