Recipe: Candy Buttons

meringue powder (or 2 egg whites)

water

almond extract (use vanilla, lemon, peppermint, coconut for different flavors)

confectioners' sugar (1 pound = 3.5 cups)

decorator bags or sandwich bags (1 for each color)

food coloring I used gel, but any kind will do. Four colors is about right)

paper cut into 2 3/4" by 10" strips.