2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
3/4 c. sugar
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate bits

Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and peppermint extract until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually. Set aside 2 ounces chocolate bits for toppers and fold in remaining ones. Cover cookie sheet with plain paper. Drop by teaspoonsful onto paper. Top each cookie with a chocolate bit.

Bake in a slow oven (300 degrees) for 25 minutes or until done. Remove from paper while slightly warm.