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Meringue Ghost and Pumpkins

Meringue Ghost and Pumpkins: Spooky Sweet Treats Made Easy

Create charming Meringue Ghosts and Pumpkins, a delightful Halloween treat that's easy to make and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 treats
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites At room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens meringues
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Flavor enhancer
For the Decoration
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Food Coloring Gel For pumpkin meringues
  • 1 package Small Candy Googly Eyes For ghost meringues
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Melted for decoration
  • 1 Black Food-Safe Marker For adding details

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bags
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, whip egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
  3. Add cream of tartar and continue whipping until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  4. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing until stiff peaks form.
  5. Divide the meringue and mix orange food coloring into one half.
  6. Pipe ghost and pumpkin shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, then turn off the oven and let cool inside.
  8. Attach candy eyes to ghost meringues with melted white chocolate and decorate pumpkins with a black marker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treatCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gFat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Ensure egg whites contain no yolks for optimal results. Avoid making on humid days for best texture.

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