A tray of Meringue Ghosts ready for the oven. Bake at 225 degrees for 1 hour; then turn off the oven and allow the Ghosts to dry for 2-3 hours with the oven door closed.

A tray of Meringue Ghosts ready for the oven. Bake at 225 degrees for 1 hour; then turn off the oven and allow the Ghosts to dry for 2-3 hours with the oven door closed.

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Halloween Recipe: Meringue Ghosts - A Frightfully Cute Halloween Treat

When you want to scare up a clever treat for Halloween, my Meringue Ghosts are just the trick! These little guys were a recipe in my first cookbook The Family Table, and they’ve been making an appearance almost every Halloween since. Few can resist their cute faces and sweet flavor, especially when they’re peeking from the top of individual treat bags.