Skeleton Bone Meringues
	
		These spooky skeleton bone meringues are a fun and eerie treat, perfect for Halloween. Light, crisp, and sweet, they’re shaped like bones and made from simple ingredients.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 20 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
 
							- Yield: 30 meringue bones 1x
 
							- Category: Dessert
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Gluten Free
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
 
- 1 cup granulated sugar
 
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
 
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
 
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
 
- Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
 
- Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and the sugar is fully dissolved.
 
- Mix in the vanilla extract, if using.
 
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
 
- Pipe bone shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
 
- Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off the oven and let the meringues sit inside for another hour to dry out completely.
 
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving or storing.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Make sure the mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free from grease for best results.
 
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
 
- You can use a printed bone template under the parchment paper as a piping guide.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 meringue bone
 
							- Calories: 20
 
							- Sugar: 4g
 
							- Sodium: 5mg
 
							- Fat: 0g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 0g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 5g
 
							- Fiber: 0g
 
							- Protein: 0g
 
							- Cholesterol: 0mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: Halloween, meringue bones, skeleton dessert, spooky treat, bone cookies