Ghostly Vanilla Meringue Cookies
u003cstrongu003eGhostly Vanilla Meringue Cookiesu003c/strongu003e are the perfect Halloween treat that combines whimsy with delicious simplicity. These light, airy cookies are shaped into cute little ghosts, complete with playful eyes, making them both festive and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar (helps stabilize meringue)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Edible black gel or melted chocolate (for eyes and mouth)
Instructions
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Beat in vanilla extract.
- Pipe meringue into ghost shapes on a baking sheet.
- Bake at low heat until crisp, then cool.
- Add spooky eyes and a mouth with gel or melted chocolate.