Merry mints

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCorn syrup - light
½cupButter or one stick
2tablespoonsPeppermint extract
¼teaspoonSalt
1poundsConfectionery sugar
Food coloring

Directions

Mix all of the ingredients except for the food coloring. Knead the candy for 10 minutes. Color while kneading the candy by adding a few drops of food coloring at a time to get the desired color. refrigerate for 2 hours.

Roll out to desired thickness and cut into desired shapes. (I use 1 inch circles or hearts. (do not make the shapes too large.) Posted to EAT-L Digest by MRS NAOMI R SANDERS <XXAZ71A@...> on Dec 3, 1997