Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

• Boil sugar, water, and lemon juice together to make a thick syrup, but do not let it caramelize. Remove from heat and keep hot.
• Beat egg whites until stiff, and add hot syrup slowly to them, beating constantly.
• Fold in the confectioner's sugar and vanilla, blending well.
• Butter and lightly flour a piece of waxed paper and place on baking sheet.
• Drop batter teaspoons or force thru cookie press onto sheet and bake in preheated 350 F. oven for 20 to 25 min.
• Remove from oven, cool and place on a platter.