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
Meringue Bones and Ghosts are light, crisp, and sweet Halloween cookies shaped like spooky skeleton bones and cute little ghosts.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, while beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe bone shapes and ghost shapes onto the parchment paper.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and let cookies sit inside for another hour to dry completely.
- Once cooled, decorate ghosts with melted chocolate or black icing for eyes.
Notes
- Make sure no yolk gets into the egg whites, or the meringue won’t whip.
- Store in an airtight container to keep crisp.
- Use edible glitter for a magical ghostly effect.