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Peppermint Meringues (Woman's Day 12/92)

Peppermint Meringues (Woman's Day 12/92) is built on Lg Egg Whites, Salt, Cream Of Tartar, Sugar, and Peppermint Candies. Serves 24. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2
• 1/8 tsp
• 1/8 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Arrange oven racks to divide oven in thirds.

2. 2

   Heat to 225 deg f. Line two cookie sheets with foil.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until peaks appear.

4. 4

   Gradually add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 to 6 minutes.

5. 5

   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with crushed candy.

7. 7

   Bake 1 1/2 hours.

8. 8

   Meringues should look dry and white.

9. 9

   Turn off oven.

10. 10

    Keep door ajar and let meringues cool.

11. 11

    Loosen from foil with metal spatula.

12. 12

    Store loosely covered in a dry place.

13. 13

    Each meringue: 13 calories, 0 g fat.