Ingredients:
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
2 peppermint canes (one green, one red), crushed
NOTE: This recipe includes a small amount of refined sugar. Recipes with refined sugar may not be suitable for all people with diabetes. Check with your physician and/or registered dietitian or nutritionist on how to incorporate these recipes into your daily meal plan.
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff and glossy.
Spoon meringue into a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag. If using a plastic bag, cut a 1-inch hole in a corner. Squeeze 1-1/2-inch kisses of meringue onto ungreased, foil-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle half with crushed red candy canes and half with green candy canes.
Bake at 225°F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until dry but not brown. Cool; remove from foil. Store in an airtight container.
Peppermint Kisses
Makes 3 dozen (36) cookies.
Nutritional Information:
Nutritional Information (per two cookie serving): Serving: 44 Cal; 00 mg Fat; 10 g Carb; 00 mg Cholesterol; 20 mg Sodium.
Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch.
