Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites with all ingredients but sugar until soft peaks form.
3. 3
   Add sugar gradually until it is dissolved.
4. 4
   Put spoonfuls of mixture on brown paper on cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Build up sides slightly if meringues are to be filled (with, for example, ice cream or whipped cream).
6. 6
   Put in oven. Turn it off and leave meringues for 2 to 3 hours.
7. 7
   Makes about 2 dozen 3-inch meringues.