Peppermint Meringues (Woman’s Day 12/92)

Title: Peppermint Meringues (Woman's Day 12/92) Categories: cookies, snacks, lowfat, mixes

24 servings 2 lg egg whites, room temp

1/8 ts salt

1/8 ts cream of tartar

1/2 c sugar

2 peppermint candies, crushed

225 deg f. Line two cookie sheets with foil. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until peaks appear. Gradually add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 to 6 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Bake

1 1/2 hours. Meringues should look dry and white. Turn off oven. Keep door ajar and let meringues cool. Loosen from foil with metal spatula. Store loosely covered in a dry place. Makes about 48 meringues each 0 g fat. Each meringue:

13 calories,

0 g fat. --