3-Ingredient Ghost Meringue Cookies: Easy Halloween Treat
These 3-ingredient ghost meringue cookies are the Halloween treat you didn’t know you needed. They’re simple enough for a tired weeknight, impressive enough for a party, and delicious enough to make you forget about all the complicated recipes you’ve been saving on Pinterest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites. Use the three-bowl method.
- Beat egg whites on medium speed until frothy and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.
- With mixer on medium-high speed, add sugar one tablespoon at a time, waiting about 15 seconds between each addition.
- Continue beating on high speed for 5-7 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form. Add vanilla extract during the last minute.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe tall, round blobs about 1.5 inches wide and 2 inches tall, pulling straight up to create a peak.
- Immediately press two mini chocolate chips into each ghost for eyes, pressing them in about halfway.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until dry to the touch and easily lifting off the parchment. They should not brown.
- Turn off oven and leave ghosts inside with door slightly ajar for 30 minutes to cool gradually. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure bowl and whisk are completely grease-free; wipe with lemon juice or vinegar. Room temperature eggs are crucial. Humidity can affect meringue; add extra baking time if needed. Do not overmix once stiff peaks form. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost cookie
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 0.5
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