Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites (120 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (1.5 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted (56 g) for eyes
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat on high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Transfer meringue to the piping bag and pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each ghost.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until meringues are dry and easily lift off the parchment.
- Allow meringues to cool completely and use melted chocolate to dot eyes on each ghost.