Spooky Meringue Ghosts with Chocolate Chip Eyes
Delightfully light and airy meringue cookies with a hint of vanilla and almond, topped with semisweet chocolate chips for a whimsical Halloween treat. These guilt-free ghosts have just 15 calories each, making them a perfect spooky snack.
Instructions
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Allow egg whites to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and cider vinegar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and the sugar is fully dissolved, about 6 minutes. Fold in the orange food coloring if desired.
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Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1-1/2-inch diameter ghost shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets, then top each with 2 chocolate chips for eyes.
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Bake the meringue ghosts at 250°F until set and dry, about 40-45 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside for 1 hour to slowly cool. Carefully remove the meringues from the parchment and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 24 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
