Method

1. Preheat oven to 125ºC.
2. In a clean deep bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar to form a stiff foam.
3. Gradually beat in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and glossy and stands up in peaks.
4. Beat in the vanilla essence.
5. Place in spoonfuls on a lightly greased oven tray.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for an hour or until set and dry.
7. Remove from the baking tray and allow to cool.