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Ghost-Shaped Meringue Cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 24 mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Add the sugar one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat. Keep mixing until stiff peaks form and the mixture looks glossy.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract on low speed until just combined.
  • Spoon the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
  • Press two mini chocolate chips into the top of each ghost to form eyes.
  • Bake for 90 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside to cool completely with the door closed.

Notes

Pipe the ghosts with a slight taper at the bottom so they stand upright once cooled. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp. If the meringue feels too soft after piping, chill the baking sheet for five minutes before baking. Use room temperature egg whites for the best volume.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Electric Mixer, Piping Bag, Baking Sheet