Peppermint Puffs
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
2 tablespoons chopped salted soynuts
Preheat oven to 350o F. Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar and beat until egg whites are stiff. Gently stir in 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies. Place a tablespoon of mixture onto parchment lined baking sheet to form each puff. Sprinkle puffs with remaining peppermint candies. Place in preheated 350o F oven. TURN OFF oven. Keep oven door closed and leave puffs in oven for 5 hours. Remove puffs from baking sheet. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon shortening over low heat; drizzle over puffs and then sprinkle with soynuts. After chocolate firms; place in airtight container. Makes 3 dozen.