Description
Meringue Bones are a light and airy Halloween treat made from whipped egg whites and sugar, shaped into fun bone shapes and baked low and slow to achieve a crisp texture. Perfect for a spooky party snack, these festive meringues are easy to make with just five simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Whites Mixture
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
Sweeteners and Flavoring
- ⅔ cup fine sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200 °F (93 °C) to prepare for slow baking the meringues.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line cookie sheets with brown paper bags or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Separate Eggs: Use an egg separator to carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks; set the yolks aside for another use.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites along with ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar and ⅙ teaspoon salt at high speed until fluffy and soft peaks form.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add ⅔ cup sugar into the egg whites while continuing to beat. Then add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and beat for an additional minute to fully incorporate.
- Pipe Meringue Bones: Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a plain tip or a plastic bag with a small snipped corner. Pipe out three-inch bone shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the Meringues: Bake the piped bones in the oven for one hour at 200 °F (93 °C).
- Dry the Meringues: Turn off the oven and leave the bones inside to continue drying for another hour to achieve a crisp texture.
- Store Properly: Once cooled and dried, store the meringue bones in an airtight container to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Serve: Enjoy around Halloween or any time you want a light, festive treat. This recipe yields about 4 to 5 dozen meringue bones.
Notes
- Meringue Bones make an excellent and spooky Halloween snack or dessert garnish.
- They are made with just five simple ingredients and require minimal equipment.
- Use fine sugar for best results to ensure smooth meringue texture.
- Ensure the egg whites are free of any yolk to achieve a good meringue lift.
- Store meringue bones in airtight containers to maintain their crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 12 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
