Liz's Peppermint Kisses.

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   Preheat the oven to 175.

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   Place a small pan of water on the stove and heat till simmering.

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   Place egg whites in a mixing bowl and pour in the sugar.

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   Move the mixing bowl over to the simmering water, but make sure the bottom does not touch the water.

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   Gently stir the sugar and egg whites together for 2 minutes until the eggs warm up.

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   Using the whisk attachment, mix on high speed until you have firm peaks.

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   Gently mix in peppermint extract until combined.

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   Place a pastry bag fitted with a star tip into a large drinking glass and fold back the sides.

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   Spoon the meringue into the bag and pull up the sides.

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    Pipe onto 2 parchment lined baking sheets and place in the oven.

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    Bake until the meringues are crisp, but have no color on them.

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    This takes about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on the size.

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    Turn the oven off and leave the door ajar to let them cool completely.

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