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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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If you like mints, you'll like these! As an option you can substitute lemon or orange oil for the peppermint to make lemon or orange patties. Ingredients:
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 cup boiling water |
12 drops peppermint extract or 12 drops wintergreen oil |
Directions:
1. Boil sugar and water together until a small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft ball (234° F on candy thermometer).
2. Add flavoring,remove pan from heat and beat until mixture begins to thicken.
3. Drop mixture from a spoon onto waxed paper, forming thin patties.
4. Keep candy over hot water while forming patties.
5. ***Youcould substitute orange or lemon oil for the peppermint if you prefer.
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