Ghost Meringue Cookies
These Ghostly Meringue Cookies are sure to delight your guests and be a delicious treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Drying Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Black Gel Food Coloring for eyes and moth
Preheat your oven to 200° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine eggs, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Mix on low until mixture is frothy and soft peaks can be formed on a spoon.
4 large egg whites, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
While still beating the mixture (this is where a stand mixer is handy) gradually add the sugar 1/8 cup at a time and waiting 15-20 seconds between each addition. Once all the sugar is added beat for another few minutes until the mixture can form still peaks on a spoon.
1 cup confectioners sugar
Using a spatula, spoon the mixture into a large pastry bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 2 inch bodies and small arms onto each body. Leave at least 1 inch between each cookie
Bake for 60 minutes and then turn off the oven but leave the cookies in for an additional 30-60 minutes so that they can continue to dry out.
Using a small brush and gel food coloring you can paint eyes and a mouth onto each ghost
Black Gel Food Coloring
Keyword Cookie, Dessert, Ghost, Halloween, Meringue, Spooky, Sweet