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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 64 |
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Jewel-toned squares made by SueAnn Bunt of Painted Post, New York are softer than store-bought gumdrops. Ingredients:
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin |
1-1/4 cups water, divided |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract |
green and red food coloring |
additional sugar |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in extract.
2. Divide mixture into two small bowls; add four drops green food coloring to one bowl and four drops red to the other. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Chill 3 hours or until firm.
3. Loosen edges from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared board. Cut into 1/2-in cubes; roll in sugar. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, turning every hour so all sides dry. Cover and chill. Yield: about 1 pound.
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