Surprise Meringue Kisses - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract (optional)
dash of salt
1 c. granulated sugar
44 milk chocolate kisses
green sugar crystals

Preparation

Beat egg whites with vanilla, cream of tartar, extract and salt until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1 cup sugar about 1 teaspoon at a time.
Beat until big stiff peaks form.
Drop with a tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie.
With a knife or narrow spatula, bring meringue up and over candy.
Swirl top.
Sprinkle with green sugar.
Bake at 275\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until set. Immediately remove cookies to a rack.
Cool.
Makes 44.