Peppermint Meringue Drops
["4 large egg whites", "1/4 tsp. cream of tartar", "3/4 c. confectioners sugar", "1/2 tsp. peppermint extract", "1/4 tsp. red food coloring", "vanilla flavoring (optional)"]
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["egg whites", "cream of tartar", "confectioners sugar", "peppermint", "red food coloring", "vanilla"]