Peppermint Meringues Diet Candy RecipeThese peppermint meringues literally melt in your mouth!
Ingredients: |
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil or paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with the crushed candy.
Bake at 225 degrees for 1-1/2 hours. Turn off heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door ajar for at least one hour or until cool. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 3 dozen
Nutritional analysis per cookie:
Calories: 21
Sodium: 12mg
Cholesterol: 0
Carbohydrate: 5g
Protein: trace
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 fruit
See also:
Pink Peppermint Pie
Dietetic Melt-Away Mints
Meringues -- Meringues - a light, luscious low fat alternative for dessert. Tips and recipes. From our sister site, BellyBytes.com.
