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Meringue Bones and Ghosts

Adorable and surprisingly simple meringue treats shaped like bones and ghosts, perfect for Halloween parties or as edible gifts. They're quick, easy, and a guaranteed hit for all ages!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 treats
Course: Dessert, Holiday, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 2 drops fresh lemon juice helps stabilize the meringue
  • 7 tablespoons white sugar granulated sugar
  • 2 chocolate chips melted for ghost eyes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Silicone Baking Mats
  • Clean Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Piping Bag
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, whisk together egg whites and lemon juice until thick, white, and foamy.
  3. Gradually add white sugar, a spoonful at a time, while continuing to whisk until the meringue is shiny, thick, and holds stiff peaks.
  4. Fill a piping bag with meringue. Pipe 12 bone shapes onto one baking sheet and 12 puff shapes (for ghosts) onto another.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, or until dried and firm to the touch. Turn off the oven, leave the door closed, and let meringues cool and dry completely in the oven for at least another hour.
  6. Melt chocolate chips. Use a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate to dot two eyes onto each meringue ghost.

Notes

Add vanilla extract or use cream of tartar instead of lemon juice for variations. Mini chocolate chips or edible black food coloring can also be used for ghost eyes.