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Spooky Ghost Meringue Cookies

👻 Spooky Ghost Meringue Cookies (Sugar-Free & Keto-Friendly)

Looking for a Halloween treat that’s fun, festive, and still keto-friendly? These Spooky Ghost Meringue Cookies are light, crispy, and totally sugar-free—perfect for kids and adults on a low-carb lifestyle.

Made with just 3 basic ingredients, these ghost-shaped meringues are sweetened with erythritol or monk fruit, making them safe for keto, diabetic-friendly, and tooth-approved.

🎃 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • No sugar, but all the sweetness

  • Fun ghost shapes—great for kids

  • Crunchy exterior with melt-in-your-mouth texture

  • Perfect for Halloween parties, lunchboxes, or guilt-free snacking

🧁 Ingredients (Makes 20–25 small ghosts)

  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)

  • ½ cup powdered erythritol (or monk fruit blend)

  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar

  • Optional: dark chocolate chips (sugar-free) for eyes

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven

Preheat your oven to 210°F (100°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2: Beat the Egg Whites

Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.

Step 3: Add Sweetener

Gradually add powdered erythritol 1 tablespoon at a time while beating. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. This should take around 5–7 minutes.

💡 Tip: If you flip the bowl upside down and the meringue doesn’t move, it’s ready!

Step 4: Pipe the Ghosts

Spoon the mixture into a piping bag with a large round tip. Pipe tall ghost shapes directly onto the baking sheet.

👻 Want a “scary” effect? Use a skewer to gently swirl the tops into ghostly peaks!

Step 5: Add Eyes (Optional)

Place two sugar-free chocolate chips or tiny dots of melted dark chocolate on each meringue to make eyes.

Step 6: Bake Low & Slow

Bake at 210°F (100°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Then, turn off the oven and let the ghosts sit inside with the door closed for another hour to dry out completely.

🍬 Nutrition Info (per ghost cookie)

  • Net Carbs: 0.2g

  • Protein: 0.3g

  • Fat: 0g

  • Calories: 5 kcal

✅ Perfect for guilt-free snacking—especially for kids sensitive to sugar.

👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly Keto Tip

Let your kids help you pipe the ghosts or add the chocolate eyes—this makes for a fun Halloween activity that’s also educational about healthy choices.

🕯 Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days

  • Avoid humidity—it can soften the crisp texture

  • Do not refrigerate (they will become chewy)

🎉 When to Serve

  • Halloween parties

  • Trick-or-treat table snacks

  • October lunchbox treats

  • Keto-friendly dessert platters

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