Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; add cream of tartar and almond extract, beating until blended. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Pipe or spread mixture into small 2-inch cookie shapes or other desired shapes onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
3. 3
   Bake at 200° for 2 hours. Turn oven off; let stand in closed oven with light on 8 hours.