peppermint meringues

How To Make peppermint meringues

• Step 1
  Sift sugars together , Set aside.
• Step 2
  In a medium mixing bowl , Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed of an electric mixer until foamy ; Beat on high speed , gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved ( you can tell if the sugar is dissolved by rubbing the meringue in between your 2 fingers ; if its smooth then all the sugar is dissolved).
• Step 3
  Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper ; drop heaping tablespoonfuls to form 16 2" meringues.
• Step 4
  Use the back of a teaspoon to form wells in the center of each meringue and fill each well with crushed peppermint candies.
• Step 5
  Bake @ 225 for about 1 hour , turn off the oven and leave the cookie sheet in the oven all night with the door closed.
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