Peppermint Candy Cane Meringues

By hanley89

These cookies bake at night while you are asleep

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2.In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks.Once stiff peaks form, then fold in by hand the peppermint extract. Drop by spoonfuls 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the cookies.
3. Place the two baking sheets in oven. Shut oven off. Cookies will be done when you wake up in the am.
4. Remove from parchment, place on a wire rack. Store loosely covered in cool dry place for up to 2 months with waxed paper between layers


NOTE: Do not make meringues on damp or rainy days