Peppermint Meringues

• 2 large egg whites at room temperature
• 18 teaspoon salt
• 18 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 each peppermint stick candy crushed

1. Arrange oven racks to divide oven in thirds.
2. Heat to 225 degrees F.
3. Line two cookie sheets with foil.
4. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until peaks appear.
5. Gradually add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 to 6 minutes.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
7. Sprinkle with crushed candy.
8. Bake 1 1/2 hours.
9. Meringues should look dry and white.
10. Turn off oven.
11. Keep door ajar and let meringues cool.
12. Loosen from foil with metal spatula.
13. Store loosely covered in a dry place.

egg whites, salt, cream of tartar, sugar, peppermint stick

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/peppermint-meringues-32379 (may not work)