3 egg whites, room temperature
1 c. sugar, sifted
1 tsp. peppermint flavoring
1 tsp. vinegar
Few drops red food coloring

Set oven to 325 degrees. Cover cookie sheet with smooth brown paper. Turn egg whites into a 2 quart mixing bowl and beat with rotary beater until stiff enough to form pointed peaks curved at tips. Then add sugar gradually. Beat in vinegar, flavoring and coloring until peaks stand up straight.

Drop by heaping spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Turn oven off. Put meringues in oven. Leave overnight. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.