Description
Pastel Halloween Meringue Kisses are delightful, airy confections that bring a touch of whimsy to your Halloween festivities. Each meringue kiss melts in your mouth, offering a perfect blend of sweetness and color. With soft pastel hues, these treats not only taste amazing but also make a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to make and customizable, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (in desired pastel shades)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while beating on high until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and desired gel food coloring.
- Pipe meringue kisses onto baking sheets in small dollops.
- Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours until dry and crisp; turn off the oven and let cool completely inside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meringue kisses (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Ensure your mixing bowl is clean and dry for optimal whipping. - Customize flavors by adding almond or other extracts. - Consider sprinkling edible glitter on top for extra festivity!