Coffee Meringues

Directions

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   1. In a bowl, with an electric mixer (filled with whisk attachment) on high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until thick and foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until mixture holds stiff, shiny peaks. Beat in vanilla and espresso powder.
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   2. Spoon meringue in 2 inch wide mounds, about 1 inch apart, onto cooking parchment lined or butted and floured12 by 15 inch baking sheets. Gently place one coffee bean on each mound.
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   3. Bake in a 200C oven until meringues are light brown and give slightly when gently pressed 1 1/4 to 1 1/2; switch pan positions halfway through baking. Turn off heat and leave meringues in closed oven for 1 hour.
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   4. Slide a spatula under meringues to release