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BOO-Ringues

October 8, 2017 by Tracy | Updated October 10, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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meringue ghosts with Pinterest pin text.
meringue ghosts with Pinterest pin text.

BOO-Ringues! Homemade meringue cookies, but little ghosts! They're light, airy, slightly sweet puffed Halloween treats that are fun and easy for kids to make!

little white meringue cookie in ghost shapes.

Happy Halloween, friends!  And here's a treat I've been wanting to make for the past 3 Halloweens but just haven't 'gotten around to because, well, life. But in honor of little M's 1st Halloween that isn't surrounded by moving boxes, I decided that this year was the year.  The year to start the BOO-Ringue tradition!

What is a BOO-Ringue?

It's a MERringue but scary! Of course by scary, I mean adorable. These little ghosts are a delicious light, airy, sweet meringue cookie but shaped into little ghosts! And because they're a simple meringue cookie, that means that they are super simple and easy to make.

Ingredients Needed

a bowl of egg whites, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Egg Whites - The base of any meringue. Important though, be sure to let your egg whites come to room temp first. This will help the egg white foam up to 8x its size - and basically, it'll take longer.
  • Sugar - White granulated sugar is best to add the right amount of sweetness.
  • Vanilla Extract - Just a touch for some added flavor.

So simple, yet the perfect light, sweet little ghosts!

Tip: Don't those away those egg yolks! Make yourself some Mayonnaise From Scratch!

Easy to Make

4 bowls of egg whites being whipped and then sugar being added in.

Step 1: Whip egg whites. Good. This is where you really need a solid hand mixer. While you can do it by hand, trust me, you don't want to.

Once your egg white start to form stiff peaks, then you're ready to add the sugar and continue to beat.

a bowl of whipped meringues with vanilla and then whipped stiff peaks.

Step 2: Add a splash of vanilla and then whip a little bit longer.

Tip: The stiffer the peaks, the easier you'll be able to mold your little ghosts.

Step 3: Using a piping bag (or a plastic bag with a small piece of the corner cut off), pipe out adorable little mounds of meringue cookies.

little ghost meringues.

Step 4: Bake at a low temp and then little add little faces with black icing.

Add whatever little face you'd like for your little BOO-Ringues!

Other Fall and Halloween Favorites

  • Cashew "Pumpkin" Bliss Balls
  • Copycat Butterfinger Candy Bites
  • Homemade Mini Almond Joys
  • Maple Apple Nut Bread
  • Easy Homemade Apple Fritters

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

 

BOO-Ringues

BOO-Ringues! Light, airy, slightly sweet puffed Halloween treats that are fun and easy for kids to make!
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • piping bag
  • baking sheets

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Black icing / frosting

Instructions

  • Separate egg whites from yolks and add to a medium sized bowl. Let them sit out on counter to come up to room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 250° and cover un-greased cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat egg whites with a hand mixerr on medium to high until stiff, moist peaks form. Slowly beat in sugar just a 1/4 cup at a time then fold in vanilla. Continue to beat mixture a few more minutes, ensure that it reamins glossy and does not become grainy.
  • Fill a pasty bag with mixture and add a medium sized round tip (or just cut the edge off of the tip of a large freezer bag). Pipe medium to large circular, ghost shaped, mounds onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 30-35 minutes.
  • Dip a toothpick into some black icing / frosting and add eyes, mouth, and any other 'scary' features to your ghosts!

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Debra

    September 23, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    OMG...these are ADORABLE. The kids in our neighborhood will just adore these. I now know what to take to the block party. So easy too!

    Reply
  2. Trish Bozeman

    September 18, 2019 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    These are just so cute and something I could easily make with my toddler this season. Perfect for a family movie night. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Dana

    September 16, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    These are so adorable and so easy! I love making meringues, yet never thought of doing this despite the amount of halloween parties I've been to. (And I never know what to bring food-wise, haha.) As much as I hate eating things with cute faces, these just won't last. Kiddos love them, too!

    Reply
  4. Sarah

    September 15, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness- I’ve never made meringues but you make it look so easy! Next time I make creme brulee I’ll have to try this- I always have so many egg whites left over. What a great idea!

    Reply
  5. Jenni LeBaron

    September 14, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    These are brilliant and so cute! I would love to serve these boo-ringues on their own for a Halloween party or even as a topper for cupcakes!

    Reply
  6. Pam Greer

    September 14, 2019 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    My grandchildren are going to love these!! I didn't realize they would be so easy to make!! So cute!

    Reply
  7. Sandra Shaffer

    September 13, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    So darn cute and super easy to make. These make a great cupcake topper or decoration on a cake for halloween. I would like to make a batch in advance. How long will they hold their shape?

    Reply
  8. Gloria

    September 12, 2019 at 5:37 am

    5 stars
    These are super cute. I know my grandkids would be thrilled if I made a batch for them. I would be the best grandma ever.

    Reply

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