Optional: black or red gel food coloring for spooky accents
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven u0026 Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Meringue: In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract.
Step 3: Pipe the Skeleton Bones: Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small “bone” shapes: make a straight line for the bone’s shaft, then pipe a small circle at each end for the “knobs.” Repeat across the parchment paper, spacing bones about 1 inch apart.
Step 4: Bake: Bake at 225°F (107°C) for 60–75 minutes, or until meringues are dry and can be lifted easily from parchment. Turn off oven and let meringues cool inside oven for 15 minutes to prevent cracking.