2 egg whites

125g almond meal

1 cup caster sugar

¼ cup sifted plain flour

Vanilla essence

Whole almonds for decoration

1. Heat oven to 180C
2. Place all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat together for 5 minutes.
3. Allow mixture to rest for another 5 minutes.
4. Place the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a wide nozzle.
5. Pipe small mounds onto trays lined with baking paper and place an almond or cherry in the centre of each biscuit.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Remove from oven and cool slightly before placing on racks.