Peppermint Meringues - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large egg whites (at room temperature)
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. sugar
2 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Preparation

Heat oven to 225\u00b0.
Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.
Beat egg whites in a large bowl until foamy.
Add salt and cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form.
Beat in sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
Continue beating 5 to 6 minutes until mixture is very stiff, smooth and glossy.
Gently spoon in a large plastic bag. Squeeze into mounds about 1 1/2 inches in size on cookie sheets. Sprinkle lightly with crushed candy.
Bake 1 1/2 hours.
It should look dry, not brown.
Turn off oven; slightly ajar door of oven and let cool.