Vanilla Meringue Kisses (With Optional Chocolate Bits or Nuts)

• 4 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
• 1 cup sugar

1. Beat the ingredients until stiff peaks form.
2. spoon onto a foil covered cookie sheet (or pipe to make them look pretty).
3. Bake at 200 for 2 hours.
4. leave in oven for at least 2 additional hours (until completely cool) I often leave them overnight.
5. Carefully peel off foil and store in an airtight container.
6. Variations: fold in 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts or bittersweet chocolate.
7. (note- these will not hold their shape as well, they do taste yummy, but tend to lose some of the airiness).
8. additional option: dip the nut version in melted chocolate once cooked.

egg whites, vanilla sugar, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vanilla-meringue-kisses-with-optional-chocolate-bits-or-nuts-200580 (may not work)