Mint Meringues

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 200 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease 2 large cookie sheets, set aside.
3. 3
   Combine egg whites, cream of tarter, and salt in medium bowl.
4. 4
   Beat until foamy.
5. 5
   Add sugar 1 tbls at a time, beating until egg whites are very stiff and glossy and sugar is disolved.
6. 6
   beat in mint extract and food color.
7. 7
   Fit a decorater bag with a large star tip.
8. 8
   spoon meringue into bag.
9. 9
   Pipe meringue in 1 inch puffs on prepared cookie sheets.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
11. 11
    Place cookie sheets on center rack of preheated oven.
12. 12
    Bake for 2 hours.
13. 13
    Remove from cookie sheet immediately, cool completely on wire racks.