Meringue Blossoms
["3 egg whites", "1 c. powdered sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla or peppermint extract"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Whip egg whites until frothy.", "Beat in sugar gradually.", "Beat mixture until it forms stiff peaks.", "Drop from a spoon or pipe from a pastry bag with star tip onto ungreased cookie sheet.", "Turn heat off in prepared oven and put in cookie sheet.", "Do not open oven door for 1 1/2 hours or preferably overnight.", "Cool and store in tins.", "Serves 20."]
["egg whites", "powdered sugar", "vanilla"]