Liz's Peppermint Kisses.
- 3 egg whites
- 12-34 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you like yours)
- 12 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Preheat the oven to 175.
- Place a small pan of water on the stove and heat till simmering.
- Place egg whites in a mixing bowl and pour in the sugar.
- Move the mixing bowl over to the simmering water, but make sure the bottom does not touch the water.
- Gently stir the sugar and egg whites together for 2 minutes until the eggs warm up.
- Using the whisk attachment, mix on high speed until you have firm peaks.
- Gently mix in peppermint extract until combined.
- Place a pastry bag fitted with a star tip into a large drinking glass and fold back the sides.
- Spoon the meringue into the bag and pull up the sides.
- Pipe onto 2 parchment lined baking sheets and place in the oven.
- Bake until the meringues are crisp, but have no color on them.
- This takes about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on the size.
- Turn the oven off and leave the door ajar to let them cool completely.
egg whites, sugar, peppermint
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lizs-peppermint-kisses-406853 (may not work)