Peppermint Meringues - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. sugar
2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
Sprinkle with salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil or paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with the crushed candy.
Bake at 225\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door ajar for at least 1 hour or until cool.
Store in an airtight container. Yield:
3 dozen.