Meringue Candy Canes
["4 egg whites", "1/4 tsp. cream of tartar", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. sugar", "red food coloring", "red decorating sugar"]
["Beat together the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla in large bowl until foamy, using electric mixer at high speed. Gradually add sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Tint pink with red food coloring.", "Fill a large pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip (#4) with meringue mixture.", "Pipe mixture into 3 1/2-inch long candy canes, about 1 inch apart, on baking sheets covered with brown paper.", "Sprinkle each with red sugar. Bake in a 275\u00b0 oven for 45 minutes, or until set, but not browned."]
["egg whites", "cream of tartar", "vanilla", "sugar", "red food coloring", "red decorating sugar"]