Liz's Peppermint Kisses.

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 175.
2. 2
   Place a small pan of water on the stove and heat till simmering.
3. 3
   Place egg whites in a mixing bowl and pour in the sugar.
4. 4
   Move the mixing bowl over to the simmering water, but make sure the bottom does not touch the water.
5. 5
   Gently stir the sugar and egg whites together for 2 minutes until the eggs warm up.
6. 6
   Using the whisk attachment, mix on high speed until you have firm peaks.
7. 7
   Gently mix in peppermint extract until combined.
8. 8
   Place a pastry bag fitted with a star tip into a large drinking glass and fold back the sides.
9. 9
   Spoon the meringue into the bag and pull up the sides.
10. 10
    Pipe onto 2 parchment lined baking sheets and place in the oven.
11. 11
    Bake until the meringues are crisp, but have no color on them.
12. 12
    This takes about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on the size.
13. 13
    Turn the oven off and leave the door ajar to let them cool completely.