Surprise Meringue Kisses - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
1 pinch salt
1 cup white sugar
44 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Preparation

In small bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, cream of tartar, peppermint extract (if using) and salt till soft peaks form.
Very gradually add sugar; bet till very stiff peaks form. Drop by tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie. With a table knife, bring meringue up over candy.
Bake in 275 degree F (140 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Immediately move to rack to cool.