Mint Meringues

• 4 egg whites
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
2. Sprinkle with salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil or parchment paper; sprinkle with crushed candy.
5. Bake at 225 degrees for 1 1/2 hours Turn off the heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door ajar for at least 1 hr or until cool.
6. Store in an airtight container.
7. **NOTE: You can substitute spearmint candy canes or mix the two for a different mint flavor.
8. YUM!

egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, sugar, canes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mint-meringues-143029 (may not work)