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Adorable Ghost Meringue Cookies with Chocolate Chip Eyes

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These adorable ghost meringue cookies are crisp on the outside, light as air on the inside, with dark chocolate chip eyes. They’re a little bit spooky, a whole lot adorable, and perfect for Halloween or any fall gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (about 60 grams)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Separate your eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites.
  3. Start whipping the egg whites on medium speed until foamy (about 30 seconds). Add cream of tartar and salt. Continue whipping until soft peaks form.
  4. Add the sugar one tablespoon at a time, letting each spoonful mix in for about 15 seconds before adding the next.
  5. Add the vanilla extract while the mixer is running on low speed.
  6. Keep whipping on high speed until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes). The mixture should be glossy and smooth.
  7. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off).
  8. Pipe ghost shapes onto the parchment paper: squeeze a round base, then pull upward while reducing pressure to create a teardrop shape. Add a small round blob on top for the head.
  9. Immediately press two mini chocolate chips into each ghost for eyes, gently so they stick.
  10. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking.
  11. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside for another 30 minutes to cool completely.
  12. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. They should lift easily off the parchment paper.

Notes

Humidity can affect meringue; avoid making on humid days. Room temperature eggs are essential. Do not overmix after adding sugar. Pipe with confidence; you can scrape and re-pipe if needed. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Do not refrigerate.

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Keywords: ghost meringue cookies, Halloween cookies, meringue cookies, gluten-free cookies, low-fat cookies, chocolate chip meringue

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