Surprise Meringue Kisses - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1 c. sugar
44 milk chocolate kisses
green or red colored sugar

Preparation

In a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, and, if desired, peppermint extract until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 1 1/2-inches apart onto a highly greased cookie sheet.
Press chocolate kiss into each cookie.
With a knife or narrow spatula, bring meringue up and over candy and swirl the top.
Sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
Immediately remove and cool. Makes about 44.