Directions:
- Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, and add butter. Cover and cook over high heat 5 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until mixture reaches hard ball stage (260°). Remove from heat, and immediately pour syrup onto a buttered marble slab.
- Sprinkle oil of peppermint and food coloring over surface of hot syrup; let rest 5 minutes. Begin scraping syrup with metal spatulas into a central mass. Continue scraping and folding until coloring is evenly distributed throughout syrup.
- Pull mixture with fingertips, allowing a spread of about 18 inches between hands; fold mixture in half. Repeat this motion rhythmically until consistency of mixture changes from sticky to elastic and glistening.
- Begin twisting while folding and pulling. Continue pulling until ridges on the twists begin to hold their shape. This takes 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the weather and your skill.
- Shape mint mixture into a 1- inch-thick rope. Using kitchen shears, cut the rope into 1 1/2- inch segments. Twist, pull, and form each segment into desired shapes. Place mints on a wire rack to cool, and cover with a linen towel. Let mints sit overnight or until they become creamy. Wrap mints individually in aluminum foil or place in a sealed container to prevent drying.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1346.2 Kcal (5636 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 419.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 46.6g | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 122.01mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 15.78mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 18.42mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 240g | 80% | |
| Sugars | 235.2g | 941% | |
| Protein | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 39.7mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 251.91 Kcal (1055 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 78.49 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.72g | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 22.83mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2.95mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 3.45mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 44.91g | 80% | |
| Sugars | 44.01g | 941% | |
| Protein | 0.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 7.4mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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