MERINGUE BONES AND GHOSTS

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While I know no one is ever actually scared by spooky Halloween treats, I do know for a fact that many people are terrified to work with meringue. Hopefully these bones and ghosts will help chase those demons away.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Meringue Cookies

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large egg whites
2 drops fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
7 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
2 chocolate chips, melted, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
  • Whisk eggs whites and lemon juice together in a bowl until thick, white, and foamy. Add sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking constantly, until meringue is shiny, thick, and holds its shape.
  • Transfer meringue to a piping bag. Pipe 12 bone shapes onto a prepared baking sheet. Pipe 12 puffs to resemble ghosts onto the remaining baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dried and firm, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven, close the door, and cool until completely dried, about 1 hour more.
  • Dip the tip of a toothpick into melted chocolate and dot chocolate "eyes" on each of the ghosts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

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