Espresso-Flavored Sugar Cubes

• 1 tbsp. espresso powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. meringue powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. hot water
• 1 1/2 c. sugar

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine espresso powder, meringue powder, and hot water.
2. Whisk until no lumps remain; let cool.
3. Add sugar and whisk until the mixture resembles damp sand.
4. Spoon half of the sugar mixture into a 90-compartment silicone mini-ice-cube tray (Casabella, $12 for set of two; amazon.com).
5. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture, pressing it tightly into the tray's compartments.
6. Scrape away any excess sugar mixture and return to bowl.
7. Repeat with remaining sugar mixture and a second tray.
8. Place trays on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
9. Allow cubes to rest until hardened, about 8 hours, before carefully releasing from trays.

espresso powder, meringue powder, water, sugar

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/espresso-flavored-sugar-cubes-recipe-clx1213 (may not work)