Buzzards' Nests

Ingredients

 * 2 egg whites
 * 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
 * 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
 * dash salt
 * 2/3 cup Sugar
 * 5 oz large shredded Wheat cereal biscuits, crushed (1/2 10-oz pkg)
 * 12 oz pkg candy-coated chocolate covered peanuts like m&m's

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
 * 2) Combine first 5 ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
 * 3) Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
 * 4) Gradually add Sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and Sugar dissolves.
 * 5) Stir in the crushed cereal. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
 * 6) Make an indentation in center of each one with the back of a teaspoon.
 * 7) Place 3 Peanut candies in each indentation.
 * 8) Bake for 30 minutes until set. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.
 * 9) Store in an airtight container.

Recipe from the sneaky kitchen.