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Peppermint MeringuesThese literally melt in your mouth!Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed 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 Courtesy of FitnessandFreebies.com Back to Previous Page
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