Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: in a mixing bowl, beat the 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 parchment paper; sprinkle with crushed candy. bake at 225 degrees for 1 1/2 hours turn off the heat; leave cookies in the oven with the door ajar for at least 1 hr or until cool. store in an airtight container. **note: you can substitute spearmint candy canes or mix the two for a different mint flavor. yum!

Target recipe: heat oven to 200 degrees. grease 2 large cookie sheets, set aside. combine egg whites, cream of tarter, and salt in medium bowl. beat until foamy. add sugar 1 tbls at a time, beating until egg whites are very stiff and glossy and sugar is disolved. beat in mint extract and food color. fit a decorater bag with a large star tip. spoon meringue into bag. pipe meringue in 1 inch puffs on prepared cookie sheets. sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. place cookie sheets on center rack of preheated oven. bake for 2 hours. remove from cookie sheet immediately, cool completely on wire racks.