Skeleton Bone Meringue Cookies Recipe

These Skeleton Bone Meringue Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. Light, airy, and sweet, these cookies are shaped like bones, making them an ideal addition to your Halloween festivities.

The recipe is simple and requires just a few ingredients, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. You can customize them with different colors or decorations to enhance their spooky appeal.

Easy Halloween Bone Meringue Cookies

This recipe for Skeleton Bone Meringue Cookies yields light and crispy cookies that are perfect for Halloween gatherings. The preparation takes about 1 hour, and they can be stored for several days, making them a delightful treat for any spooky celebration.

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Edible black gel food coloring (optional for decoration)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whip Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
Flavoring: Gently fold in the vanilla extract and almond extract, if using. Add a pinch of salt.
Pipe the Cookies: Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a bone-shaped tip or a round tip. Pipe the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet in the shape of bones.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the meringues are dry and can easily lift off the parchment paper. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside.
Decorate: Once cooled, you can use edible black gel food coloring to add details to the bones if desired.
Serve: Enjoy your Skeleton Bone Meringue Cookies as a spooky treat for Halloween parties or gatherings.