Meringue Bones and Ghosts

Name: Meringue Bones and Ghosts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 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

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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.

By Chef John

Updated on November 1, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

24 bones and ghosts

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Chef John

Cook's Notes:

You can use 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar in place of the lemon juice, if desired. You can use any type of melted chocolate instead of the semisweet chocolate chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87	Calories
2g	Fat
18g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 19mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 38mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.