Lowfat Light As Air Peppermint Mernigues - egg whites

Method

• place egg whites in a mixing bowl and let sit for 1 hour.
• add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites.
• beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
• add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
• beat until stiff peaks form.
• grease a cookie sheet and sert aside.
• gently fold crushed candies into beaten egg whites.
• drop from a rounded teaspoon 1 1/2 inches apart.
• bake at 325 ten minutes.
• cool and then store in airtight container.