Why did my meringues turn chewy instead of crisp?

Humidity is usually the culprit. Be sure to bake them low and slow, then let them cool completely in the oven to dry out fully. Store in an airtight container to keep them crisp.

Can I make Ghost Meringue Cookies ahead of time?

Yes! You can make them up to 5 days in advance. Just keep them stored in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat and humidity.

Do I need cream of tartar for this recipe?

Cream of tartar helps stabilize the egg whites, but it isn’t strictly necessary. If you don’t have it, you can use a small splash of lemon juice or vinegar instead.

Can I decorate the ghosts with something other than chocolate?

Absolutely. Candy eyes, edible markers, or even small sprinkles pressed into the meringue work beautifully for giving your ghosts personality.

Ghost Meringue Cookies – 7 Easy Steps to Make at Home

Ghost Meringue Cookies: Light, Spooky, and Sweet

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Ghost Meringue Cookies are light, crisp, and spooky-sweet Halloween treats made from whipped egg whites and sugar, piped into ghost shapes and decorated with candy eyes or melted chocolate. Perfect for parties and easy enough for kids to help!

Author: Imma
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Candy eyes or melted chocolate for decorating

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, then beat to soft peaks.
Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating to stiff, glossy peaks. Beat in vanilla extract.
Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip (or use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped).
Pipe ghost shapes onto baking sheets, creating tall mounds with swirled tops.
Bake for 1 hour. Turn off oven and let cookies cool inside for 30–60 minutes.
Once fully cooled, decorate with melted chocolate or press in candy eyes.

Notes

Store meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid humidity, which can make them chewy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 20
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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