Peppermint Kisses - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
10 Tbsp. superfine sugar
few grains salt
2 Tbsp. finely chopped peppermint candy
1/2 c. chocolate bits

Preparation

Beat egg whites until stiff enough to hold in points.
Add 8 tablespoons of sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.
Fold in remaining sugar, salt, candy and chocolate bits.
Cover cookie sheet with unglazed paper and drop mixture by spoonfuls onto sheet. Bake at 275\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes, until delicately browned, firm and dry.
Remove from paper immediatley.
Kisses should be used within one week after baking, unless frozen.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.