Meringue

Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
3. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
4. Sift in sugar, a little at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Beat in vanilla extract.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the parchment paper in desired shapes.
8. Bake for 1 hour, or until meringues are dry and crisp.
9. Turn off oven and leave meringues inside to cool completely before removing.