Best Hosts Of Ghosts Recipes
"BOO" BERRY GHOSTS
Ghoulish treats cause quite a fright, but these strawberry cakes are so yummy they won't haunt you for long! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line two ungreased 18x13-in. baking pans with parchment paper. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar and flour together three times; set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time., Gently spoon into prepared pans. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake 25-35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool completely, about 1 hour., Cut with a 4-in. ghost-shaped cookie cutter. Spread half of the cakes with preserves; top with remaining cakes. Place on wire racks over waxed paper., Transfer frosting to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 20-30 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cakes. Add chocolate chips for eyes and M&M's for mouths. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts :
MARSHMALLOW GHOSTS
Kids of all ages can help prepare these easy-to-make treats. With just three ingredients that I often keep on hand, they can be put together at a moment's notice.-Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in marshmallows until coated. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; smooth and flatten into ghost shapes. , Decorate with gel or candies for eyes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 6g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MERINGUE BONES AND GHOSTS
While I know no one is ever actually scared by spooky Halloween treats, I do know for a fact that many people are terrified to work with meringue. Hopefully these bones and ghosts will help chase those demons away.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Time 2h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
- Whisk eggs whites and lemon juice together in a bowl until thick, white, and foamy. Add sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking constantly, until meringue is shiny, thick, and holds its shape.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag. Pipe 12 bone shapes onto a prepared baking sheet. Pipe 12 puffs to resemble ghosts onto the remaining baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dried and firm, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven, close the door, and cool until completely dried, about 1 hour more.
- Dip the tip of a toothpick into melted chocolate and dot chocolate "eyes" on each of the ghosts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
STRAWBERRY GHOSTS
Kids will gasp in delight at these adorable ghosts. Juicy strawberries, chocolate and a lick of almond flavor make these little bites a howling success! -Nancy Mueller, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and shortening at 50% power; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. , Dip strawberries in chocolate mixture; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, allowing excess chocolate to form the ghosts' tails. Immediately press chocolate chips into coating for eyes. Freeze 5 minutes., In microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip a toothpick into melted chocolate and draw a mouth on each ghost. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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