Peppermint Meringues

4 egg whites
¼ tsp. cream of tartar
1 ¼ cups sugar
½ tsp. peppermint extract
Red and green food coloring

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy in medium-sized bowl. Beat in sugar, a small amount at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in peppermint extract. Continue beating until mixture stands in stiff peaks; divide in half. Tine one half a pastel pink with a few drops of red food coloring. Tint second half with a few drops of green food coloring. Spoon heaping teaspoonfuls onto heavy brown paper on cookie sheet. Bake in slow oven 250 degrees 30 to 40 minutes, or until set but not brown.
Yields: 5 dozen.