Meringues

4 egg whites
240g caster sugar
1/2 teasp vanilla extract
100 & 1000's

Pre-heat oven to 150deg C.  Line two baking trays.
Beat egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form, gradually add sugar little at a time.
Make sure sugar has dissolved between additions beat in vanilla (add colour now if you want to colour the meringues)

This has been coloured pink

Place Meringue into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.  Pipe onto the baking trays sprinkle 100's and 1000's.

 Miss 8 piping Meringues

Bake for about 45 minutes.  Turn oven off, leave the door slightly ajar and allow the meringues to cool completely in the oven.
Store in an airtight container.

I usually make these to use up the left over egg whites I have left over after making Vanilla Ice Cream.
These are great for a quick Dessert crush them up with yogurt or ice-cream and, fruit.  Also great on top of Sundays or banana splits.
This is an easy recipe for kids.