Peppermint Meringues

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 gr salt
1 ml cream of tartar
100 gr sugar
2 peppermint candies

Instructions

Arrange oven racks to divide oven in thirds. Heat to 225 deg f. Line two cookie sheets with foil. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until peaks appear. Gradually add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 to 6 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Bake 1.5 hours. Meringues should look dry and white. Turn off oven. Keep door ajar and let meringues cool. Loosen from foil with metal spatula. Store loosely covered in a dry place. Makes about 48 meringues each = 0 g fat. Each meringue: 13 calories, 0 g fat. ----