Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Peppermint Meringue Bites

2 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely crushed hard peppermint candy

Heat oven to 250º F. Line cookie sheets with foil. In small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and peppermint extract until foamy. Gradually add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating 3 to 5 minutes or until 1 ¼-inch mounds on foil-lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle each lightly with peppermint candy.

Bake at 250º F for 25 to 35 minutes or until crisp and dry. Cool completely; remove from cookie sheets. 3 dozen cookies.

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