Peppermint Meringues

Now, I know it's no longer Christmas, and most of you are probably trying to eat healthier in the new year, but I promised my mom I would post this recipe, and I really just love it; I had to share it with you all.  Every year, I make my brother in-law, Mark, some kind of cookie.  This year, he requested peppermint meringues.  He's a huge candy lover, the tooth achingly sweet kind of candy.  I've never made meringues before, so I was pretty excited about this.  Especially since I could make them look like little red and white swirled pillows..

The recipe I found from Joy the Baker, who adapted it from Martha Stewart.  I had plenty from this recipe that I had quite a bit left over after I filled a tin for Mark; my mom ended up loving them so much that I filled a little bag up for in her stocking.  Once they were gone, she's asked over and over for the recipe.. so here it is, Mom!
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